What does "ended" mean?

1. (finished or stopped) used to say that something has finished or come to a stop. 2. (having specific ends) having a certain number or type of ends.

How do you use "ended"?

Usually appears as the second part of a hyphenated compound adjective.

ended

v. · adj.

US //ˈɛndəd// UK //ˈɛndɪd// end·ed

1 finished or stopped (v.)
A1 Beginner

used to say that something has finished or come to a stop.

the past tense or past participle of 'end', indicating the completion or cessation of an action, state, or time period.

Example

The movie ended at ten o'clock, so we walked home in the dark.

Example

The negotiations ended abruptly when the two parties failed to reach a compromise regarding the environmental regulations.
- started
- began
2 having specific ends (adj.)
C1 Advanced Technical

having a certain number or type of ends.

having a specified kind or number of ends; almost exclusively used in compound adjectives.

Example

The teacher asked an open-ended question that had many possible answers.

Example

The technician used a double-ended wrench to tighten the bolts on the underside of the vehicle.

Usage

Usually appears as the second part of a hyphenated compound adjective.

Teacher's tip

This sense is rare for learners; it is mostly found in technical descriptions like 'double-ended' or 'open-ended'.
- terminated