End
noun
The point where something stops or finishes.
We finally reached the end of our journey.
Often appears as...
- end of the line
- end of the road
noun
A goal or purpose.
There is an end to this madness.
Often appears as...
- ends meet
- ends justify the means
verb
To stop or finish.
My patience ends now.
Often appears as...
- end a meeting
- end a discussion
noun
Part that is furthest from the center or a point of reference.
I live at the other end of town.
Often appears as...
- end of the street
- end of the tunnel
noun
Results or outcome of an activity or process.
What was the end result of the game?
Often appears as...
- end result
- end game
noun
A player positioned at the extremity of the line in football.
The quarterback passed the ball to the tight end.
Often appears as...
- tight end
- wide end
noun
The point where something stops or finishes.
We finally reached the end of our journey.
Often appears as...
- end of the line
- end of the road
noun
A goal or purpose.
There is an end to this madness.
Often appears as...
- ends meet
- ends justify the means
verb
To stop or finish.
My patience ends now.
Often appears as...
- end a meeting
- end a discussion
noun
Part that is furthest from the center or a point of reference.
I live at the other end of town.
Often appears as...
- end of the street
- end of the tunnel
noun
Results or outcome of an activity or process.
What was the end result of the game?
Often appears as...
- end result
- end game
noun
A player positioned at the extremity of the line in football.
The quarterback passed the ball to the tight end.
Often appears as...
- tight end
- wide end
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical or metaphorical
The term 'end' can indicate a literal stopping point or an abstract conclusion.
Let's wait until the end of the show.
Pro Tip 2/2Combined phrases
'End' often combines with other words to create common phrases with specific meanings.
This book is my favorite from end to end.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical or metaphorical
The term 'end' can indicate a literal stopping point or an abstract conclusion.
Let's wait until the end of the show.
Pro Tip 2/2Combined phrases
'End' often combines with other words to create common phrases with specific meanings.
This book is my favorite from end to end.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical or metaphorical
The term 'end' can indicate a literal stopping point or an abstract conclusion.
Let's wait until the end of the show.
Pro Tip 2/2Combined phrases
'End' often combines with other words to create common phrases with specific meanings.
This book is my favorite from end to end.
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Can you solve the pirate...
Naturally, each pirate wants to stay alive while getting as much gold as possible. But being pirates, none of them trust each other, so they can't collaborate in advance. And being blood-thirsty pirates, if anyone thinks they'll end up with the same amount of gold either way,
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Kind of, it symbolizes like there's no beginning or there's no end to this community that we've created. There's no right or wrong way to grieve. Grief and loss, it's a lifelong process. I really hope I am making an impact and making a difference in others lives.
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Can you solve the locker...
The words in the lockers that remain open at the end will help you crack the code for the safe. Before cousin Thaddeus can even start down the line, you step forward and tell the lawyer you know which lockers will remain open.
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What makes a hero? -...
The journey begins and ends in a hero's ordinary world, but the quest passes through an unfamiliar, special world. Along the way, there are some key events. Think about your favorite book or movie. Does it follow this pattern?
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Can you solve the virus...
opposite corners are the same color, so it's impossible to start and end a Hamiltonian path on opposite corners. It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception.
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Who were the Vestal...
was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
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How Do Cats Use Their...
Far thicker and longer than normal hairs whiskers also sit three times deeper in the skin where they attach to nerve endings, telling the cat how far each one is being bent back and how quickly.
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What game theory teaches...
states had nuclear weapons to end all life there was an ideological tension one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter of soviet-style communism and there was
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The history of tea -...
But before the poisons could end his life, a leaf drifted into his mouth. He chewed on it and it revived him, and that is how we discovered tea. Or so an ancient legend goes at least.
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Rethinking infidelity...
Is it a hookup, a love story, paid sex, a chat room, a massage with a happy ending? Why do we think that men cheat out of boredom and fear of intimacy,
Video examples
Can you solve the pirate...
Naturally, each pirate wants to stay alive while getting as much gold as possible. But being pirates, none of them trust each other, so they can't collaborate in advance. And being blood-thirsty pirates, if anyone thinks they'll end up with the same amount of gold either way,
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Kind of, it symbolizes like there's no beginning or there's no end to this community that we've created. There's no right or wrong way to grieve. Grief and loss, it's a lifelong process. I really hope I am making an impact and making a difference in others lives.
Video examples
Can you solve the locker...
The words in the lockers that remain open at the end will help you crack the code for the safe. Before cousin Thaddeus can even start down the line, you step forward and tell the lawyer you know which lockers will remain open.
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
The journey begins and ends in a hero's ordinary world, but the quest passes through an unfamiliar, special world. Along the way, there are some key events. Think about your favorite book or movie. Does it follow this pattern?
Video examples
Can you solve the virus...
opposite corners are the same color, so it's impossible to start and end a Hamiltonian path on opposite corners. It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception.
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
Video examples
How Do Cats Use Their...
Far thicker and longer than normal hairs whiskers also sit three times deeper in the skin where they attach to nerve endings, telling the cat how far each one is being bent back and how quickly.
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
states had nuclear weapons to end all life there was an ideological tension one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter of soviet-style communism and there was
Video examples
The history of tea -...
But before the poisons could end his life, a leaf drifted into his mouth. He chewed on it and it revived him, and that is how we discovered tea. Or so an ancient legend goes at least.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
Is it a hookup, a love story, paid sex, a chat room, a massage with a happy ending? Why do we think that men cheat out of boredom and fear of intimacy,
Example 1 of 10
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Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.
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Erma Bombeck
American Journalist
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
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Robin Williams
American Comedian
I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
Life is very interesting... in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
If the world comes to an end, I want to be in Cincinnati. Everything comes there ten years later.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Even Hubble hasn't found yet the end of this universe, and we don't know that it has any end.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Friendship often ends in love, but love in friendship - never.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
In the end, you have to protect yourself at all times.
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Robert Frost
American Poet
Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice.
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Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.
Quote examples
Erma Bombeck
American Journalist
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
Quote examples
Robin Williams
American Comedian
I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.
Quote examples
Drew Barrymore
American Actress
Life is very interesting... in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.
Quote examples
Mark Twain
American Writer
If the world comes to an end, I want to be in Cincinnati. Everything comes there ten years later.
Quote examples
Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Even Hubble hasn't found yet the end of this universe, and we don't know that it has any end.
Quote examples
Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Friendship often ends in love, but love in friendship - never.
Quote examples
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
Quote examples
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
In the end, you have to protect yourself at all times.
Quote examples
Robert Frost
American Poet
Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice.
Example 1 of 10
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