end — the final part of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the final part of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /end/
Example Sentences
- My diet ended when I saw the chocolate cake.
- The movie was so boring that I wished for the end credits.
- Please end your presentation by 3 PM.
end
NOUN[/end/]
the final part of something
The marathon runner crosses the finish line at the end of the race.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'ende', which originates from a common Germanic root shared across Germanic languages. It fundamentally represents the concept of a boundary or limit in both temporal and spatial dimensions.
Breakdown
Old English 'ende' (boundary, extremity) developed directly into Modern English 'end' with no significant morphological components, preserving its original Germanic root structure.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet ended when I saw the chocolate cake.”
“The movie was so boring that I wished for the end credits.”
“Please end your presentation by 3 PM.”
“This road ends at the beach.”
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