Ends: meaning, definitions and examples

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ends

 

[ ษ›ndz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

conclusion action

To end means to bring something to a conclusion or to stop something from continuing. It can refer to completing an action, event, or process.

Synonyms

conclude, finish, terminate.

Examples of usage

  • She ends her speech with a quote.
  • The movie ends with a surprising twist.
  • He ended the discussion abruptly.
Context #2 | Noun

termination point

The term 'ends' can also refer to the final part or point in a sequence or event. It signifies where something comes to a close.

Synonyms

conclusion, finality, termination.

Examples of usage

  • The ends of the rope need to be tied.
  • She reached the end of the road.
  • Both ends of the spectrum must be considered.

Translations

Translations of the word "ends" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fins

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Enden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akhir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะฝั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล„ce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ต‚ใ‚ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ finales

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uรงlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‡ุงูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konce

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป“ๆŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ enda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sonlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ finales

Etymology

The word 'end' originates from the Old English term 'endian,' which means 'to cease' or 'to come to a conclusion.' This root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *andwothan, meaning 'to close' or 'to terminate.' Over time, the word evolved in various forms across languages in the Germanic family. By the 14th century, 'end' was firmly established in Middle English with both noun and verb forms. The word has maintained its core meaning throughout history, reflecting the concept of closure or termination in various contexts. Its usage has expanded from physical terms to more abstract applications, including emotional or conceptual endings, making 'end' a versatile term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,631, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.