Come to an end Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɛnd
KUHM tuh uhn END
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɛnd
KUM too uhn END
Definition
To finish or stop completely; to reach the point where something is over.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used for events, periods, agreements, or stories. Synonyms: 'finish', 'be over'. Not usually used for people. Typical phrases: 'The meeting came to an end', 'Summer comes to an end'.
Spanish: llegar a su fin - terminarsePortuguese (BR): chegar ao fim - terminarPortuguese (PT): chegar ao fim - terminarChinese (Simplified): 结束 - 终结Chinese (Traditional): 結束 - 終結Hindi: समाप्त होना - खत्म होनाArabic: يصل إلى نهايته - ينتهيBengali: শেষ হওয়া - সমাপ্তি হওয়াRussian: заканчиваться - приходить к концуJapanese: 終わる - 終わりを迎えるVietnamese: kết thúc - chấm dứtKorean: 끝나다 - 마무리되다Turkish: sona ermek - bitmekUrdu: ختم ہونا - اختتام پذیر ہوناIndonesian: berakhir - selesai
Example Sentences
The movie finally came to an end.
basic
The class comes to an end at noon.
basic
The rainy season will soon come to an end.
basic
All good things must come to an end.
natural
Our journey together has come to an end.
natural
It’s hard to say goodbye when something special comes to an end.
natural