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.