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What is another word for Ended? – 114 Ended Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    stopped ceased terminated finished completed concluded halted suspended discontinued abandoned closed shut brought to an end wound up finalized done over through expired lapsed elapsed passed gone done with wrapped up finished off polished off

    Meaning of Ended

    The primary meaning of the word "Ended" is that something has stopped or come to a close.

    Definitions

    • The word "Ended" is defined by Oxford Languages as having stopped or ceased to happen, or having been brought to a close.
    • * It can also refer to something that has reached its final point or conclusion.

    Etymology of Ended

    The word "Ended" has its roots in Old English "endian" which means to come to an end, and is related to the word "end" which is derived from Old English "ende" meaning "extremity" or "border".
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that has stopped or ceased to exist.

    Example Uses

    • The project ended after five years of planning and construction.
    • * The movie ended with a surprising twist.
    • * The company ended its operations due to financial difficulties.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    started began commenced initiated launched opened begun continued resumed restarted revived renewed prolonged extended perpetuated sustained maintained preserved kept retained persisted stayed

    Related Nouns

    conclusion termination cessation finale ending finish close stop halt suspension discontinuation abandonment closure completion fulfillment realization achievement culmination climax resolution

    Related Verbs

    stop cease terminate finish complete conclude halt suspend discontinue abandon close shut bring to an end wind up finalize do over through expire lapse elapse pass go

    Related Adjectives

    final last concluding terminal ultimate completed finished done over through expired lapsed elapsed passed gone completed fulfilled realized achieved culminated climactic resolved