ended
Translation
ended, finished, concluded
Examples
The meeting ended at 5 pm.
The meeting ended at 5 pm.
Our holiday has ended.
Our vacation has ended.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to finish or conclude The meeting ended at 5 pm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: finished, concluded, completed; Antonyms: started, began
Etymology
From Old English 'endian' (to finish), related to the noun 'end'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'end' of a story. 'The story ended.' This is the past tense form.