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unending

adjective un·end·ing \ˌən-ˈen-diŋ\

: lasting forever

Full Definition of UNENDING

: never ending : endless

— un·end·ing·ly \-diŋ-lē\ adverb

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First Known Use of UNENDING

1661

Related to UNENDING

Synonyms: ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, eternal, immortal, permanent, perpetual, undying, everlasting

Antonyms: impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient

Rhymes with UNENDING

ascending, attending, fence-mending, goaltending, heartrending, mind-bending, nerve ending, unbending

UNENDING Defined for Kids

unending

adjective un·end·ing \ˌən-ˈen-diŋ\

Definition of UNENDING for Kids

: having no ending : endless

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