ended

end-ed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense of "end"; came to a finish or conclusion.

  2. 2.

    Brought something to a close or termination.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ended up — finally arrived at a particular place or situation
  • •
    ended in tears — concluded badly or with sadness

Related words

Antonyms: began, commenced, started
See also: end, ending, endless
Synonyms: concluded, finished, terminated

Etymology

From Old English endian ("to end, finish"), derived from ende ("end"). The past tense "-ed" suffix follows regular English verb conjugation patterns.