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denouement

/ˌdeɪnuˈmɑ̃/

Meanings
noun
(authorship, often used metaphorically) The conclusion or resolution of a plot.

Examples :

"After months of planning and hard work, the school play's denouement, where the mystery was finally solved, left the audience cheering. "
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Related Words

Illustration mystery

mystery noun

/ˈmɪstəɹi/

Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.

"The truth behind the events remains a mystery."

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration resolution

resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

A strong will, determination.

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

Illustration finally

finally adverb

/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

Illustration planning

planning verb

/ˈplænɪŋ/

To design (a building, machine, etc.).

"The architect planned the building for the client."

Illustration audience

audience noun

/ˈɔːdi.əns/

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

"We joined the audience just as the lights went down."

Illustration authorship

authorship noun

/ˈɔθərˌʃɪp/ /ˈɔːθərˌʃɪp/

The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

"The student's careful research and original writing clearly demonstrated his authorship of the essay. "

Illustration conclusion

conclusion noun

/kənˈkluːʒən/

The end, finish, close or last part of something.

"The conclusion of the meeting was that everyone would work on the project together. "

Illustration solved

solved verb

/sɑlvd/ /sɔlvd/

To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

"The detective solved the mystery of the missing cat. "

Illustration metaphorically

metaphorically adverb

/ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪkli/ /ˌmɛɾəˈfɔrɪkli/

(manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

"He conveyed his teachings metaphorically."

Illustration cheering

cheering verb

/ˈt͡ʃɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹɪŋ/

To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

"We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea."

Illustration months

months noun

/mʌnθs/

A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

"July is my favourite month."