the end
The phrase "the end" is versatile and commonly used to denote the finality or conclusion of various scenarios, from stories to activities and even life events.
Definition
A2General
(common)The final part or conclusion of something, such as a story, event, or period.
Example
- She stayed until the end of the movie.
- The end of the semester is approaching.
B1Activities
(common)The point at which an activity or process stops.
Example
- The end of the meeting was marked by applause.
- They worked tirelessly until the end of the project.
B2Goals
(formal)The ultimate goal or purpose of an effort or plan.
Example
- The end justifies the means.
- Achieving peace was the end of their negotiations.
C1Life
(poetic, philosophical)The point at which life ceases; death.
Example
- He contemplated the end of his life with serenity.
- The novel explores themes of love and the end.
B2Idiomatic Expressions
(idiomatic)Used in various idioms to express limits, conclusions, or outcomes.
Example
- At the end of the day, we all want the same thing.
- It's not the end of the world if you fail.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "the end":
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