On end Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛnd
ON END
ˈɒn/ /ˈɛnd
ON END
Definição
For a long period of time without stopping; continuously, often used with measurements of hours, days, etc.
Uso & Nuances
Often used after words like 'for hours on end', 'days on end'. Suggests an activity continues without interruption. Not to be confused with 'stand on end' (something is upright). Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: seguido - sin pararPortuguese (BR): seguidamente - sem pararPortuguese (PT): seguidamente - sem pararChinese (Simplified): 连续地 - 不间断Chinese (Traditional): 連續地 - 不間斷Hindi: लगातार - बिना रुकेArabic: متتاليًا - دون توقفBengali: টানটানভাবে - নিরবচ্ছিন্নভাবেRussian: без перерыва - подрядJapanese: 続けて - 休みなくVietnamese: liên tục - không ngừngKorean: 내내 - 계속Turkish: aralıksız - durmaksızınUrdu: تسلسل سے - لگاتارIndonesian: terus-menerus - tanpa henti
Frases de Exemplo
He played video games for hours on end.
basic
We waited in line for two hours on end.
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It rained for days on end last week.
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He can talk about football on end without getting bored.
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Sometimes I binge-watch shows for nights on end.
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My boss works weekends on end when there's a deadline.
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