Pronunciation: /ɛnd/
noun the final part or extremity of something
A1 The movie had a happy ending.
A2 She waved goodbye at the end of the street.
B1 The project came to an end after months of hard work.
B2 The book left me wondering about the end of the story.
C1 At the end of the day, it's important to reflect on your accomplishments.
C2 The concert was a fitting end to a perfect evening.
verb to bring something to a conclusion or finish
A1 I will end the movie before bedtime.
A2 She ended her relationship with him last week.
B1 The meeting ended on a positive note.
B2 I hope to end the project by the end of the month.
C1 The negotiations ended in a compromise between the two parties.
C2 The company decided to end the partnership due to disagreements.
adjective final or ultimate
A1 The party is at the end of the street.
A2 She was happy to see the end result of her hard work.
B1 The project came to an end after months of planning.
B2 The movie had a surprising twist at the end.
C1 The novel's ambiguous ending left readers speculating.
C2 At the end of the day, it's important to prioritize self-care.
adverb used to indicate the final point of something
A1 I will meet you at the end of the street.
A2 She waved goodbye at the end of the movie.
B1 The team celebrated their victory at the end of the game.
B2 The professor summarized the lecture at the end of the class.
C1 The author left readers with a cliffhanger at the end of the novel.
C2 The CEO made a bold decision at the end of the fiscal year.
formal The project will come to an end next month.
informal Let's meet at the end of the street.
slang I'm so ready for this semester to be over, I can't wait for the end.
figurative Sometimes we have to go through hardships to reach the end goal.
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