Pronunciation

/end/

Definitions

• Noun: The final point or boundary of something; the limit or conclusion of a particular space, time, or event. For example: “The end of the road.”
• Verb: (transitive) To bring to an end or finish. For example: “She ended the meeting abruptly.”
• Adjective: Being at the furthest limit or extremity; final or last. For example: “The end result was excellent.”

Noun Usage Examples

• “We finally reached the end of our long journey.”
• “The book had a satisfying ending that left readers fulfilled.”

Verb Usage Examples

• “I decided to end my relationship with him.”
• “This chapter ends with a cliffhanger.”

Adjective Usage Examples

• “That was the end product after months of hard work.”
• “The end user will ultimately benefit from these improvements.”

Phrases

• “At the end of the day” - meaning when everything is considered or when all actions have been taken.
• “It’s the end of an era” - referring to the conclusion of a significant period or state of affairs.
• “Bring something to an end” - to conclude or finish something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The movie had a dramatic climax at its end.”
• Verb: “The speaker decided to end his lecture with a memorable quote.”
• Adjective: “The end credits began rolling up the screen.”

Synonyms

• Finish
• Conclusion
• Termination
• Close
• Boundary
• Limit
• Finale
• Endpoint

Please note that “end” can also function as a preposition in some cases, denoting a limit in terms of time or extent, such as in “The concert starts at eight and ends at ten.” However, this usage isn’t typically listed as a separate part of speech but rather as a phrasal use of the verb “end”.