end

A1
Pronunciation
/ɛnd/
/ɛnd/
/ɛnd/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

The terminal point of something in space or time.

Example Sentences
  • At the end of the road, turn left.
2 Definition

(by extension) The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.

Example Sentences
  • Is there no end to this madness?
3 Definition

(by extension) Death.

Example Sentences
  • He met a terrible end in the jungle.
4 Definition

The most extreme point of an object, especially one that is longer than it is wide.

Example Sentences
  • Hold the string at both ends.
5 Definition

Result.

6 Definition

A purpose, goal, or aim.

7 Definition

One of the two parts of the ground used as a descriptive name for half of the ground.

Example Sentences
  • The Pavillion End
8 Definition

The position at the end of either the offensive or defensive line, a tight end, a split end, a defensive end.

9 Definition

A period of play in which each team throws eight rocks, two per player, in alternating fashion.

10 Definition

An ideal point of a graph or other complex.

11 Definition

That which is left; a remnant; a fragment; a scrap.

Example Sentences
  • odds and ends
12 Definition

One of the yarns of the worsted warp in a Brussels carpet.

13 Definition

(in the plural) Money.

Example Sentences
  • Don't give them your ends. You jack that shit!
Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To come to an end

Example Sentences
  • Is this movie never going to end?
2 Definition

To finish, terminate.

Example Sentences
  • The referee blew the whistle to end the game.