end
//ɛnd//
Noun
endSingular
endsPlural
1
The final part or extremity of something; the point where something stops or terminates.
We walked to the end of the street.
2
The conclusion or final stage of an event, period, or process.
The end of the movie was very sad.
3
A goal, purpose, or desired result.
The end justifies the means.
4
Death or destruction.
He met a tragic end.
5
Either of the two halves of a playing field or court in sports.
The teams switched ends at halftime.
Synonym
Verb
endedPast tense
endedPast participle
endingPresent participle
endsThird-person singular
1
To bring something to a conclusion or termination; to finish.
She ended the meeting at 5 p.m.
2
To come to a conclusion or termination; to finish or stop.
The meeting ended at 5 PM.
3
To result in a particular way or reach a final state.
The meeting ended badly with everyone arguing.