The End Time(S)

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ði ɛnd taɪmz/

Definitions of the end time(s)

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'end time(s)' refers to a period in the future when significant events are expected to occur.

Example Sentences

A1 In the end times, people believe that the world will come to an end.

A2 Many religions have prophecies about the end times and the final judgment.

B1 Some people interpret current events as signs of the end times mentioned in religious texts.

B2 The concept of the end times is often a source of debate among theologians and scholars.

C1 Various cultures and civilizations throughout history have predicted different scenarios for the end times.

C2 The idea of the end times has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and popular culture.

article A word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite. In this case, 'the' is the definite article indicating a specific 'end time(s)'.

Example Sentences

A1 At the end times, all the students will go home.

A2 In the end times, people will have to make difficult decisions.

B1 During the end times, many believed the world would end.

B2 The end times prophecy has been a topic of debate for centuries.

C1 Scholars have analyzed the end times theories extensively.

C2 The concept of the end times is a central theme in many religious texts.

Examples of the end time(s) in a Sentence

formal Many religious texts discuss prophecies about the end times.

informal Have you heard about the predictions for the end times?

slang Dude, do you think we're living in the end times?

figurative As the project deadline approached, it felt like we were in the end times of productivity.

Grammatical Forms of the end time(s)

plural

the end times

comparative

more end time

superlative

most end time

present tense

the end time(s)

future tense

will be the end time(s)

perfect tense

has been the end time(s)

continuous tense

is being the end time(s)

singular

the end time

positive degree

end time(s)

infinitive

to be the end time(s)

gerund

being the end time(s)

participle

the ending time(s)

Origin and Evolution of the end time(s)

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'the end times' originates from Christian eschatology, referring to the period of time leading up to the end of the world as prophesied in the Bible.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'the end times' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any apocalyptic or catastrophic event or period, not necessarily tied to religious beliefs. It is commonly used in discussions about climate change, political unrest, and other global crises.