End

Quick meaning: End is a noun meaning The terminal point of something in space or time.

Meaning

The terminal point of something in space or time.

More Meanings

1. (by extension) The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.
2. (by extension, often with "the") Death.
3. The most extreme point of an object, especially one that is longer than it is wide.
4. A purpose, goal, or aim.
5. (cricket) One of the two parts of the ground used as a descriptive name for half of the ground.
6. (American football) The position at the end of either the offensive or defensive line, a tight end, a split end, a defensive end.

Example Sentences

Is there no end to this madness?

At the end of the garden there was a beautiful fountain.

At the end of the story, the main characters fall in love.

As it was a great play, the audience applauded at the end.

Word Forms

• ends
• ende
• ending
• ended

Synonyms for end

Depending on context, synonyms include conclusion, limit, terminus, termination, absolve, complete.

Antonyms for end

Common opposites include beginning, start, begin, commence, execute, inaugurate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include finish, conclusion, close, remainder, remnant, closing.

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