Main entry: ending, finish, conclusion
Definition: event whose occurrence ends something
Usage: his death marked the ending of an era; when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
Antonyms: beginning
Definition: the event consisting of the start of something
Main entry: end, ending
Definition: the point in time at which something ends
Usage: the end of the year; the ending of warranty period
Antonyms: start, starting time, showtime, beginning, get-go, outset, offset, commencement, kickoff, first
Definition: the time at which something is supposed to begin
Antonyms: middle
Definition: time between the beginning and the end of a temporal period