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ending

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/ˈɛndɪŋ/ · end-ing

The final part of something.

Meanings

nounformal

The final part of something.

کسی چیز کا آخری حصہ۔

اختتام

ikhtitaam

Synonyms

conclusionterminationcloseخاتمہانجاماختتام

Antonyms

beginningstartcommencementشروعآغازابتداء

Common Collocations

  • happy ending
  • sudden ending
  • ending scene

Example Sentences

The movie had a surprising ending.

فلم کا اختتام حیران کن تھا۔

Film ka ikhtitaam hairaan kun tha.

She was satisfied with the ending of the book.

وہ کتاب کے اختتام سے مطمئن تھی۔

Woh kitaab ke ikhtitaam se mutma'in thi.

An ending can change the entire meaning of a story.

ایک اختتام کہانی کے پورے معنی کو بدل سکتا ہے۔

Aik ikhtitaam kahani ke poore ma'ni ko badal sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

ending:Ending refers to the conclusion of something, while an 'end' can refer to the final part or limit of an object or time.

Word Family

end
nounاختتام
ended
verbختم کیا
endingly
adverbآخر میں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a film ending with credits rolling down.

Imagine the last page of a book being turned.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک اختتام کا ایک آغاز بھی ہوتا ہے۔

Har aik ikhtitaam ka aik aaghaz bhi hota hai.

Every ending has a beginning as well.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو گزرتا ہے وہ کبھی واپس نہیں آتا۔

Jo guzarta hai woh kabhi waapas nahi aata.

What passes never returns.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "endian" — to come to an end

First known use: 14th century

The word 'ending' has evolved from Old English, reflecting the concept of completion or termination.