End: meaning, definitions and examples

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end

[ ɛnd ]

^{Context #1}

at the conclusion

The final part of something, especially a period of time, an event, or a story.

Synonyms

closure, conclusion, finish, termination

Examples of usage

Let's watch the movie until the end.
She worked hard from beginning to end.

^{Context #2}

to bring to a close

To come or bring to a final point; finish.

Synonyms

complete, conclude, finish, terminate

Examples of usage

We need to end this meeting now.
The game ended in a tie.

Translations

Translations of the word "end" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fim

🇮🇳 अंत

🇩🇪 Ende

🇮🇩 akhir

🇺🇦 кінець

🇵🇱 koniec

🇯🇵 終わり (owari)

🇫🇷 fin

🇪🇸 fin

🇹🇷 son

🇰🇷 끝 (kkeut)

🇸🇦 نهاية (nihaya)

🇨🇿 konec

🇸🇰 koniec

🇨🇳 结束 (jiéshù)

🇸🇮 konec

🇮🇸 endir

🇰🇿 соңы

🇬🇪 დასასრული (dasasruli)

🇦🇿 son

🇲🇽 fin

Word origin

The word 'end' originated from the Old English word 'endian', meaning 'come to an end, bring to an end, bring to a conclusion'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history to signify the final part or conclusion of something.

See also: endeavor, endemic, ending, endless, endlessly, endpoint, unending.