Synonyms for

Endings

Verb / ˈendɪŋz / Another word for endings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Endings refer to the final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story.

Synonyms & similar words

stop conclusion finish cease termination ending closing beginning end close terminate begin conclusion finale termination closure culmination completion finishing wrap-up resolution climax wind-up epilogue denouement coda peroration

Synonyms by register

Formal

conclusions terminations cessations finales

Informal

finishes wraps close-ups

Literary

demises exits closings

Antonyms

beginnings starts origins inceptions births dawns

Common collocations

  • happy endings
  • sad endings
  • the end of
  • bad endings
  • final endings
  • neat endings
  • abrupt endings

Word family

noun ending
verb end
adjective final
adverb finally

Usage note

The word 'endings' is the plural form of 'ending'. It refers to the final part of something or the conclusion of an event or process.

Example sentences

  1. The endings of the movies are always the best part.
  2. I didn't like the endings of the book.
  3. The endings of the songs are usually the most memorable.
  4. I'm always curious about the endings of the stories I read.
  5. The endings of the games are usually the most intense.

Quotes

  • All good things must come to an end, but all bad things can continue forever.
  • Endings are not always bad. Most times they're just beginnings in disguise.
  • Every ending is a new beginning.

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