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Meaning of the word end in English

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end

US /end/
UK /end/
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Noun

1.

the final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story

Example:
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We reached the end of the road.
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The movie had a happy end.
Synonym:
conclusionterminationfinishcessation
Synonym:
beginningstartcommencement
2.

a part of an area, object, or line that lies at an extremity

Example:
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He sat at the end of the table.
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Tie a knot at the end of the rope.
Synonym:
extremitytippointedge
Synonym:
middlecenter
3.

a goal or aim

Example:
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The means justify the end.
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He worked tirelessly to achieve his end.
Synonym:
aimgoalpurposeobjective

Verb

1.

come to an end; stop or finish

Example:
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The meeting will end at 5 PM.
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Their relationship ended badly.
Synonym:
finishconcludeterminatecease
Synonym:
beginstartcommence
2.

bring to an end

Example:
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The government decided to end the war.
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They hope to end poverty in the region.
Synonym:
finishconcludestophalt
Synonym:
initiatestartbegin
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