Ending and Setting

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Ending noun - The last part of a process or action.

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Setting and ending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Setting" instead a noun "Ending".

Nearby Words: end, ended

Setting noun - The circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded.

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Ending and setting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ending" instead a noun "Setting".

Nearby Words: set, settling, setter

good	good ending	good setting
full	full ending	full setting
particular	particular ending	particular setting
similar	similar ending	similar setting
Other adjectives: typical, usual, common, regular, standard, original, proper, single, actual, entire, real, dark, bleak, main, new, major, possible, official, alternate, different.

This is also double-subverted with the final boss of the same route after the Point of No Return, Sans will offer you mercy and it seems like he's setting you up for a new ending, but instead, he murders you once you drop your guard like you would have done to several other people.

Source: Last-Second Ending Choice
The secret ending reveals that Sly is alive in Ancient Egypt, setting up a sequel which has yet to be announced.

Source: Sudden Downer Ending
No More Heroes subverts this in that it taunts the player about the game's cliffhanger ending instead of setting up for the next game.

Source: The Stinger

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