end up
The phrase 'end up' is often used to describe arriving at a final state, place, or condition, typically as the result of a series of events.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To finally be in a specific situation or place, often due to a series of events.
Example
- After missing the last bus, we ended up walking home.
- She studied hard and ended up becoming a doctor.
B1Outcome
(common)To result in a particular condition or state.
Example
- If you keep eating so much junk food, you'll end up gaining weight.
- He ignored the warning and ended up in trouble.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "end up":
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