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- pronunciation:
- end
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- end up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the point at which anything that has length starts or stops.
Please tie a knot at the end of the string.There is a stop sign at the end of the road.- similar words:
- point, tip
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| definition 2: |
a point in time at which something stops or finishes.
We look forward to going home at the end of the day.- synonyms:
- termination
- antonyms:
- beginning
- similar words:
- conclusion
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| definition 3: |
the last part.
I cried at the end of the movie.- antonyms:
- beginning, start
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| related words: |
head |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ends, ending, ended |
| definition 1: |
to cause to stop; finish.
A bad injury ended his dream of becoming a football player.- synonyms:
- complete, conclude, finish
- antonyms:
- begin, start
- similar words:
- halt, stop, terminate, wind up
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| definition 2: |
to stop.
The class will end at three o'clock.Their marriage ended in divorce.- similar words:
- expire, halt, terminate
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| related words: |
die, shut down, suspend |
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| phrase: |
end up |
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