end (Meaning)
end (n)
either extremity of something that has length
the point in time at which something ends
the final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
a final part or section
a final state
the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object
(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage
a boundary marking the extremities of something
one of two places from which people are communicating to each other
the part you are expected to play
the last section of a communication
a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
end (v)
have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
bring to an end or halt
be the end of; be the last or concluding part of
put an end to
end (n.)
The extreme or last point or part of any material thing considered lengthwise (the extremity of breadth being side); hence, extremity, in general; the concluding part; termination; close; limit; as, the end of a field, line, pole, road; the end of a year, of a discourse; put an end to pain; -- opposed to beginning, when used of anything having a first part.
Point beyond which no procession can be made; conclusion; issue; result, whether successful or otherwise; conclusive event; consequence.
Termination of being; death; destruction; extermination; also, cause of death or destruction.
The object aimed at in any effort considered as the close and effect of exertion; ppurpose; intention; aim; as, to labor for private or public ends.
That which is left; a remnant; a fragment; a scrap; as, odds and ends.
One of the yarns of the worsted warp in a Brussels carpet.
end (v. t.)
To bring to an end or conclusion; to finish; to close; to terminate; as, to end a speech.
To form or be at the end of; as, the letter k ends the word back.
To destroy; to put to death.
end (v. i.)
To come to the ultimate point; to be finished; to come to a close; to cease; to terminate; as, a voyage ends; life ends; winter ends.
Synonyms & Antonyms of end
Synonyms:
- consummate
- wrap up
- climax
- perfect
- close out
- stop
- put paid to
- ring down the curtain (on)
- halt
- suspend
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
end Sentence Examples
- The journey came to an end as we reached our final destination.
- The movie's thrilling plot kept us engaged till the very end.
- We decided to put an end to the prolonged conflict and seek a peaceful resolution.
- The storm raged on endlessly, with no end in sight.
- The relationship came to an abrupt end, leaving both parties heartbroken.
- The deadline drew near, and we worked tirelessly to complete the project on time, but ultimately fell short of our goal.
- Our old car finally reached the end of its lifespan and we had to bid it farewell.
- The end of the summer brought a sense of nostalgia, as we reminisced about the warm days and carefree moments.
- The book left a lasting impression on my mind, and I found myself pondering over its themes long after I reached the end.
- The long-awaited election finally came to an end, and the results were met with mixed reactions from the public.
FAQs About the word end
either extremity of something that has length, the point in time at which something ends, the final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence, the sta
finish, conclude, wind up, crown, round (off or out), complete, terminate,close, consummate,wrap up
begin, start, commence, open, open, commence,begin, start, inaugurate,inaugurate
The journey came to an end as we reached our final destination.
The movie's thrilling plot kept us engaged till the very end.
We decided to put an end to the prolonged conflict and seek a peaceful resolution.
The storm raged on endlessly, with no end in sight.
