end: signification et définitions

Either extremity of something that has length: the end of the pier.

The outside or extreme edge or physical limit; a boundary: the end of town.

The point in time when an action, an event, or a phenomenon ceases or is completed; the conclusion: the end of the day.

A result; an outcome.

Something toward which one strives; a goal. See Synonyms at intention.

The termination of life or existence; death: "A man awaits his end/Dreading and hoping all” ( William Butler Yeats).

The ultimate extent; the very limit: the end of one's patience.

Slang The very best; the ultimate: This pizza's the end.

A remainder; a remnant.

A share of a responsibility or obligation: your end of the bargain.

A particular area of responsibility: in charge of the business end of the campaign.

Football Either of the players in the outermost position on the line of scrimmage.

Football The position played by such a player.

To bring to a conclusion.

To form the last or concluding part of: the song that ended the performance.

To destroy: ended our hopes.

To come to a finish; cease. See Synonyms at complete.

To arrive at a place, situation, or condition as a result of a course of action. Often used with up: He ended up as an advisor to the president. The painting ended up being sold for a million dollars.

To die.

in the end Eventually; ultimately: All will turn out well in the end.

no end A great deal: She had no end of stories to tell.

on end Having one end down; upright: books placed on end on the shelf.

on end Without stopping: drove for hours on end.