end
Translation
end, conclusion, tip, purpose
Examples
This is the end of the film.
This is the end of the movie.
He lives at the end of the street.
He lives at the end of the street.
Grammar Patterns
the end of ((sth.)) the final part of (sth.) This is the end of the movie.
at the end of ((sth.)) at the final point or furthest part of (sth.) He lives at the end of the street.
in the end finally, after a long time In the end, we decided to go home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conclusion, finish, tip; Antonyms: beginning, start
Etymology
From Old English 'ende' (end, conclusion, boundary).
Memory Tips
Imagine reaching the 'end' of a road or the 'end' of a story.