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endless

adjective
end·​less | \ ˈen(d)-lÉ™s How to pronounce endless (audio) \

Definition of endless

1 : being or seeming to be without end an endless speech
2 : extremely numerous all the multiplied, endless, nameless iniquities— Edmund Burke
3 : joined at the ends an endless chain

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Other Words from endless

endlessly adverb
endlessness noun

Examples of endless in a Sentence

There was an endless line at the bank. There is endless work to do on the house.

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Itinerary Itinerary In Alaska’s undeveloped wilderness, towering peaks preside over massive glaciers, wild rivers cut through thick pine forests, and the Arctic tundra seems endless. National Geographic, "Alaska Expedition: Wildlife, Fjords, and Glaciers," 10 Sep. 2019 Renner reminds us that our quest for satisfaction is truly endless. Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, "Jeremy Renner’s Strange Summer," 6 Sep. 2019 Stretching west, so vast and sapphire blue, the lake seemed endless as an ocean, stopping only when its farthest edge met the pale sky — two shades of blue colliding to form the distant horizon. Lucinda Hahn, New York Times, "Sahara-Level Sand Dunes, Mediterranean-Blue Water: Welcome to Michigan," 4 Sep. 2019 The list of reasons to watch the SMB football team this year is nearly endless. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, "High school football: From their top recruits to their title defense, SMB will be worth watching," 28 Aug. 2019 For them, the appeals and dates of executions and stays have seemed endless. Tom Jackman, Washington Post, "Did faulty science, and bad testimony, bring Larry Swearingen to the brink of execution?," 17 Aug. 2019 Even after hours go by, you won’t be bored: The Abbruzzinos’ arsenal of innovation seems endless. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: Get ready for a long night — and to have your mind blown — at Arama," 15 Aug. 2019 Given that seemingly inexorable ramp-up of cyberwar's destructive potential, how do humans head off a chaotic future of endless, widespread digital conflict? Andy Greenberg, WIRED, "The WIRED Guide to Cyberwar," 23 Aug. 2019 The possibilities and delicious tastes are endless. Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "These Juicy Burger Recipes Put New Spins On A Classic Dish," 23 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of endless

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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endless

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of endless

: having no end : seeming to have no end : lasting or taking a long time

endless

adjective
end·​less | \ ˈend-lÉ™s How to pronounce endless (audio) \

Kids Definition of endless

1 : lasting or taking a long time The ride seemed endless.
2 : joined at the ends : continuous an endless belt

Other Words from endless

endlessly adverb

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