end

/ɛnd/

Definitions

1. noun

a point in space, time, or degree where something is no longer present or effective, or the conclusion or termination of something

“The end of the road was marked by a sign.”

2. noun

the furthest point or limit of something, often in a geographical sense

“The end of the peninsula offered breathtaking views of the sea.”

3. noun

the final or last part of something, such as a book, a performance, or a sequence of events

“The end of the play was a dramatic conclusion.”

4. noun

the ultimate goal or purpose of something, especially a plan, a project, or a movement

“The end of the revolution was the establishment of a new government.”

5. verb

to bring to an end or conclusion, especially something that has been going on for a long time

“The project will end in six months.”

6. verb

to be the furthest or most distant point of something, especially in a geographical sense

“The road ends at the top of the mountain.”

7. verb

to be the final or last part of something, such as a book, a performance, or a sequence of events

“The play will end with a dramatic conclusion.”

8. verb

to be the ultimate goal or purpose of something, especially a plan, a project, or a movement

“The end of the project will be the establishment of a new system.”

9. adverb

used to indicate the point at which something is no longer present or effective, or the conclusion or termination of something

“The meeting will end soon.”

10. preposition

used to indicate a point or position at the end of something

“The book ends with a cliffhanger.”

Synonyms

  • close
  • conclude
  • finish
  • terminate

Antonyms

  • begin
  • initiate
  • start