end
word
/ˈɛnd/
END
/ˈɛnd/
END
Definition
The final part of something, when it stops or finishes. It can also mean to bring something to a stop.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used both as a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the final part of something. As a verb, it means to stop or finish something. Often combined in phrases like 'at the end' or 'end up'. Avoid confusing with similar words like 'finish' (more general) or 'stop' (pause).
Spanish: fin - finalPortuguese (BR): final - fimPortuguese (PT): final - fimChinese (Simplified): 结束Chinese (Traditional): 結束Hindi: अंतArabic: نهايةBengali: শেষ - সমাপ্তি (noun) - শেষ করা (verb)Russian: конец - заканчиватьJapanese: 終わり - 終わるVietnamese: kết thúc - chấm dứtKorean: 끝 - 끝내다Turkish: son - bitirmekUrdu: اختتام - ختم کرناIndonesian: akhir - mengakhiri
Example Sentences
This is the end of the movie.
basic
We will meet at the end of the street.
basic
Please end the meeting on time.
basic
I didn’t expect the story to end like that!
natural
At the end, everything turned out fine.
natural
If you don't study, you will end up failing the exam.
natural