verb
Very common
ended
EHN-dihd
Ended (verb) means past tense of end — came to a finish or conclusion. Example: “When the film ended, everybody stayed in their seats to watch the credits.”
verb
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Past tense of end — came to a finish or conclusion.
"When the film ended, everybody stayed in their seats to watch the credits."
"The meeting ended an hour later than planned."
"Their friendship ended after the argument."
How to use ended
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSimple past form of "end" — something finished or stopped.
Common pairings
the game ended
the relationship ended
ended abruptly
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Rhymes for ended
bended
blended
amended
defended
extended
intended
attended
expended
pretended
distended
suspended
unattended
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ended” mean?
The word “ended” means past tense of end — came to a finish or conclusion. In plain terms, simple past form of "end" — something finished or stopped.
How do you pronounce “ended”?
“Ended” is pronounced EHN-dihd (/ˈɛndɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “ended” in a sentence?
Here is “ended” used in a sentence: “The meeting ended an hour later than planned.”
What part of speech is “ended”?
“Ended” is a verb.
Is “ended” a common word?
“Ended” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the past tense of 'end'?
The past tense is 'ended.' 'End' is a regular verb, so you simply add -ed: 'The meeting ended at noon.' The same form works as the past participle too — 'It had ended before we arrived' — since regular verbs share one form for both.
What is the difference between 'ended' and 'finished'?
The two often overlap, but 'ended' points to the moment something stopped or reached its conclusion, while 'finished' stresses that it was completed. A film that ended simply reached its close; a task you finished was carried through to completion. Something can end without being finished.
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