cliffhanger

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Synonyms: cliff hanger, cliff-hanger, cliffhangers, cliffhang

Antonyms: cliff hanger, cliff-hanger, cliffhangers, cliffhang

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Noun

1. {{sid|en|Q665478}} {{lb|en|narratology}} An [[end]]ing or [[stop]]ping point calculated to leave a [[story]] unresolved, in order to create [[suspense]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} An [[outcome]] which is [[await]]ed with [[keen]] [[anticipation]], especially one which is [[delay]]ed for a period of time or which is not known until the [[last minute]].

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