Meaning of the word "end up" in English
What does "end up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
end up
US /end ʌp/
UK /end ʌp/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to finally be in a particular place or situation
Example:
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We ended up staying at a cheap motel.
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If you keep doing that, you'll end up in trouble.
2.
to do something that you did not intend to do
Example:
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I didn't mean to offend her, but I ended up doing just that.
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We planned to go to the beach, but ended up at the mountains due to bad weather.
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