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simple ending

[ˈsɪmpəl ˈɛndɪŋ]
nounpl: simple endings
final simples
1. A conclusion or termination that is uncomplicated, straightforward, or without complications
The movie had a simple ending where the hero got the girl.
O filme tinha um final simples em que o herói conseguiu a rapariga.
2. In grammar or linguistics, an ending of a word that is not compound or complex
The verb 'walk' has a simple ending '-ed' for the past tense.
O verbo 'caminhar' tem um final simples '-ou' para o tempo passado.
Synonyms
straightforward endinguncomplicated conclusionbasic ending
Antonyms
complex endingcomplicated conclusioncompound ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final simples
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
terminação simples
More formal or technical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a neat and tidy ending
no strings attached ending
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