End

Definition

End can function as a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the final point or conclusion of something, a limit, or a goal. As a verb, it means to bring something to a conclusion or to stop something.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɛnd/
• Respelling: END

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɛnd/
• Respelling: END

Etymology

The word "end" originates from the Old English "endian," meaning "to end" or "finish," and "end," meaning "limit" or "boundary." These terms trace back to Proto-Germanic "*andjaz," which also signifies a boundary or conclusion.

Derivatives

• Ending (noun)
• Endless (adjective)
• Endurable (adjective)
• Endeavor (noun/verb - related)
• Endgame (noun)

Synonyms

• Conclusion
• Termination
• Finish

Antonyms

• Beginning
• Start
• Commencement

Usage

The word "end" is widely used to describe the final part or conclusion of something, such as "the end of a journey" or "the movie’s end." As a verb, it means to bring something to completion or cessation, such as "to end the meeting" or "the storm finally ended."

Related Terms

• Final: Pertaining to the last part or conclusion of something.
• Limit: The furthest point or boundary of something.
• Termination: The act of bringing something to an end.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The final point or part of something: Refers to the last part or the completion of an event or process.
  • Example: "The story has a surprising end."
• A limit or boundary: Describes the furthest extent of something.
  • Example: "We reached the end of the road."
• An aim or purpose: Refers to an objective or goal.
  • Example: "Their end goal was to improve the system."

Verb

• To bring to a conclusion or stop: Indicates causing something to reach its completion.
  • Example: "They decided to end the program."
• To reach a final point: Describes something that ceases or finishes.
  • Example: "The concert ended at midnight."