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End

🇬🇧 UK /["/end/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/end/"]/

Meaning of End

the final part of a period of time, an event, an activity or a story

In simple words: The last part of something; when something stops.

End in a sentence

• The end of the movie left everyone in tears.
• At the end of the road, there is a beautiful park.
• Please write your name at the end of the paper.
• This is the end of our conversation.
• He promised to help me until the end.

How to use End

Use 'end' to refer to the conclusion of events, projects, or periods of time. It's appropriate in most contexts but can be seen as informal in specific literary uses.

Grammar pattern

end + object

Memory hint

Think of a race; the finish line is the end of the race.

Related words

Collocations with End

• abrupt
• sudden
• early
• come to
• get to
• reach
• be in sight
• user
• point
• product
• at an end
• at the end
• by the end
• at the very end
• right at the end
• from beginning to end
• abrupt
• sudden
• early
• come to
• get to
• reach
• be in sight
• user
• point
• product
• at an end
• at the end
• by the end
• at the very end
• right at the end
• from beginning to end
• bottom
• lower
• top
• come to
• get to
• reach
• part
• piece
• portion
• at the end
• on end
• at one end
• change ends
• close to the end
• noble
• worthwhile
• worthy
• accomplish
• achieve
• attain
• to… ends
• to this end
• an end in itself
• a means to an end
• the end justifies the means
• bottom
• lower
• top
• come to
• get to
• reach
• part
• piece
• portion
• at the end
• on end
• at one end
• change ends
• close to the end
• sad
• tragic
• bad
• come to
• meet
• come

Synonyms for End

• finish
• conclusion
• termination
• closure
• finale

Opposites of End

• beginning
• start

Common mistakes with End

• Using 'end' as a verb without an object, e.g., 'I will end' instead of 'I will end the meeting.'
• Confusing 'end' with 'finish' and using them interchangeably in situations where one is better than the other.
• Saying 'the end of the story' creating redundancy when 'the end' is understood as a conclusion.

Frequently asked questions about End

What does End mean?

The last part of something; when something stops.

What is the definition of End?

the final part of a period of time, an event, an activity or a story

How do you use End in a sentence?

The end of the movie left everyone in tears.

Can you give another example of End?

At the end of the road, there is a beautiful park.

What are synonyms for End?

Common alternatives include finish, conclusion, termination, closure, finale.

What is the opposite of End?

Opposite meanings include beginning, start.

What words go with End?

It commonly pairs with abrupt, sudden, early, come to, get to, reach, be in sight, user, point, product, at an end, at the end, by the end, at the very end, right at the end, from beginning to end, abrupt, sudden, early, come to, get to, reach, be in sight, user, point, product, at an end, at the end, by the end, at the very end, right at the end, from beginning to end, bottom, lower, top, come to, get to, reach, part, piece, portion, at the end, on end, at one end, change ends, close to the end, noble, worthwhile, worthy, accomplish, achieve, attain, to… ends, to this end, an end in itself, a means to an end, the end justifies the means, bottom, lower, top, come to, get to, reach, part, piece, portion, at the end, on end, at one end, change ends, close to the end, sad, tragic, bad, come to, meet, come.

What are common mistakes when using End?

Using 'end' as a verb without an object, e.g., 'I will end' instead of 'I will end the meeting.' Confusing 'end' with 'finish' and using them interchangeably in situations where one is better than the other. Saying 'the end of the story' creating redundancy when 'the end' is understood as a conclusion.

How do you pronounce End?

US: /["/end/"]/, UK: /["/end/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use End?

Use 'end' to refer to the conclusion of events, projects, or periods of time. It's appropriate in most contexts but can be seen as informal in specific literary uses.

What CEFR level is End?

"End" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.