End of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv

END-uhv

UK

ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv

END-ov

Definition

This expression means the point when something finishes or the last part of something, such as the last section of a period of time, event, or item.

Usage & Nuances

Usually followed by a word to specify what is ending, e.g., 'end of the day', 'end of the year'. Not used by itself in formal writing; typically in conversation or informal text. Do not confuse with 'the end', which refers to the entire conclusion. Common in time expressions.

• Spanish: final de - fin de
• Portuguese (BR): final de
• Portuguese (PT): fim de
• Chinese (Simplified): …末 - …结束（时刻）
• Chinese (Traditional): …末 - …結束（時刻）
• Hindi: का अंत
• Arabic: نهاية
• Bengali: শেষে - শেষের (কিছু-কিছুর পরিশেষে)
• Russian: конец - конец (чего-либо)
• Japanese: 終わり - 終了（〜の終わり、〜の最後）
• Vietnamese: cuối - kết thúc (của)
• Korean: 끝 - 마지막 (무엇의 끝)
• Turkish: sonu - sonunda (bir şeyin sonu)
• Urdu: آخر - انتہا (کسی چیز کا آخر)
• Indonesian: akhir - ujung (akhir dari sesuatu)

Example Sentences

We will meet at the end of the week.

basic

She finished her project at the end of the month.

basic

There was a surprise at the end of the movie.

basic

By the end of the day, I was exhausted.

natural

Let's save dessert for the end of the meal.

natural

He always rushes at the end of the semester.

natural