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noun \ˈend\Definition of END
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a : the part of an area that lies at the boundary b (1) : a point that marks the extent of something (2) : the point where something ceases to exist <world without end> c : the extreme or last part lengthwise : tip d : the terminal unit of something spatial that is marked off by units e : a player stationed at the extremity of a line (as in football)
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a : cessation of a course of action, pursuit, or activity b : death, destruction c (1) : the ultimate state (2) : result, issue
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: something incomplete, fragmentary, or undersized : remnant
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a : an outcome worked toward : purpose <the end of poetry is to be poetry — R. P. Warren> b : the object by virtue of or for the sake of which an event takes place
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a : a share in an undertaking <kept your end up> b : a particular operation or aspect of an undertaking or organization <the sales end of the business>
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: something that is extreme : ultimate —used with the
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: a period of action or turn in any of various sports events (as archery or lawn bowling)
— end·ed\ˈen-dəd\ adjective
— in the end
: after all, ultimately <will surely succeed in the end>
— no end
: exceedingly <it pleases us no end>
— on end
: without a stop or letup <it rained for days on end>
Examples of END
- The report is due at the end of the month.
- She interviewed several players at the end of the game.
- The restaurant is in the north end of the city.
- We biked from one end of the island to the other.
- The house is at the end of the road.
- They live at opposite ends of town.
- the deep end of a swimming pool
- She drove the end of the stake into the ground.
- The car's front end was damaged.
- One end of the rope was tangled.
Origin of END
Middle English ende, from Old English; akin to Old High German enti end, Latin ante before, Greek anti against
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to END
Synonyms: arrest, arrestment, cease, cessation, check, close, closedown, closure, conclusion, cutoff, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, shutoff, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination
Antonyms: continuance, continuation
Related Words: mop-up, phaseout; abeyance, break, interruption, layoff, letup, moratorium, pause, standstill, suspension
See Synonym Discussion at intention



