Pronunciation: /ɒn ɛnd/
noun a continuous period of time
A1 I stacked the books on end to save space on the shelf.
A2 The cups were lined up on end along the edge of the table.
B1 The dominoes were set up on end in a long row, ready to be knocked over.
B2 She balanced the broom on end against the wall while she swept the floor.
C1 The skyscraper stood tall, with its windows gleaming in the sunlight, seemingly on end.
C2 The artist created a stunning sculpture of a dancer frozen in motion, seemingly on end.
adverb continuously or without stopping
A1 The cat slept on end on the windowsill.
A2 She stacked the books on end on the shelf.
B1 The bottles were lined up on end on the counter.
B2 The soldiers stood on end in formation.
C1 The skyscrapers stretched on end into the sky.
C2 The dominoes fell on end in a perfect line.
preposition indicating the position or location of something in relation to something else
A1 I stacked the books on end to save space on the shelf.
A2 The cups were lined up on end along the edge of the table.
B1 She balanced the broom on end against the wall.
B2 The bottles were stored on end in the wine cellar.
C1 The skyscraper stood tall, its windows gleaming in the sunlight, one on end.
C2 The artist created a stunning sculpture using metal rods placed on end.
formal The books were stacked neatly on end on the shelf.
informal She stood on end when she heard the news.
slang I can't believe he left me hanging on end like that.
figurative The suspense had me on end waiting for the final reveal.
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