ends
Translation
purpose, objective, area, remnants
Examples
The ends justify the means.
The ends justify the means.
He lives in the rougher ends of town.
He lives in the rougher ends of town.
We need to make ends meet this month.
We need to make ends meet this month.
They were at loose ends after finishing the project.
They were at loose ends after finishing the project.
Grammar Patterns
the ends justify the means a phrase meaning a desired result is so important that any method is acceptable He believes the ends justify the means.
to make ends meet to have just enough money for one's needs They struggle to make ends meet.
at loose ends with nothing specific to do I was at loose ends this weekend.
Similar Words
Etymology
Plural of 'end'. The meaning 'purpose' comes from the idea of the 'end result' you are aiming for.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ends' as the final results or goals you want to reach, or the physical 'ends' of a town.