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end · noun /end/Full view
Nouns: end, ending
Adjectives: unending, endless
Verbs: end
Adverbs: endlessly
end (FINAL PART)
A1 C the final part of something such as a period of time, activity, or story
Dictionary examples:

I'll pay you at the end of next month.

The end of the film was much more exciting than I'd expected.

Learner example:

At the end of the party we ate cake. (Key English Test; A2; Farsi)

end (FARTHEST PART)
A2 C the furthest part or final part of a place or thing
Dictionary examples:

Our house is the third from the end on the left.

They were standing at opposite ends of the room.

Learner example:

Go up until you get to the end of the road. (Key English Test; A2; Gujarati)

in the end ()
B1 finally, after something has been thought about or discussed a lot
Dictionary example:

We were thinking about going to Switzerland, but in the end we went to Austria.

Learner example:

Well I can only tell you what I would do, but in the end it's your choice. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)

end (STOP)
B2 C usually no plural when something stops happening
Dictionary example:

They are calling for an end to the violence.

Learner example:

My job comes to an end in two weeks, and then I will have one month free, so it will be possible for me to go [on] your next [trip] to Africa. (First Certificate in English; B2; Catalan)

put an end to sth
B2 to make something stop happening or existing
Dictionary examples:

He's determined to put an end to these rumors.

Mrs. Carroll said she was going to put an end to all the talking and fooling around in our class.

Learner example:

Maybe because I needed someone to know, or because I wanted to put an end to that feeling, and [have] a normal life. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

for hours/days, etc., on end
B2 for hours/days, etc., without stopping
Dictionary example:

She practices the violin for hours on end.

Learner example:

You can find information o[n] whatever issue you want, science, technology, business, arts, etc., everything is there, without mentioning the fantastic and simplified way of buying by internet or just surfing for hours on end [for] whatever thing you are int[e]rested in. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

no end
B2 a lot
Dictionary example:

I've had no end of trouble finding a hotel room.

Learner example:

I had no end of fun when we were going to the beach and the car stopped and we had to go on foot. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

bring sth to an end
C1 to make something finish
Dictionary example:

The stories in the newspaper brought her career to a sudden end.

Learner example:

At the end of the year 2002 a great construction was brought to an end. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Romanian)

make ends meet
C1 to have just enough money to pay for the things that you need
Dictionary example:

I had to get a second job just to make ends meet.

Learner example:

Most students support themselves and barely make ends meet every month. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Japanese)

not be the end of the world
C2 If something is not the end of the world, it will not cause very serious problems.
Dictionary example:

It won't be the end of the world if I don't get this job.

throw sb in at the deep end
C2 to make someone start a new and difficult job or activity without helping them or preparing them for it
Dictionary example:

My first job was to organize a huge conference - they really threw me in at the deep end!

Learner example:

Sometimes we can be thrown in at the deep end and have qualms about making a decision. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)

to/till/until the bitter end
C2 If you do something to/till/until the bitter end, you continue it until it is finished, although it is difficult and takes a long time.
Dictionary example:

The president fought for his plan to the bitter end.

Learner example:

We are willing to talk and find alternatives to the situation, but we are also ready to fight till the bitter end to stand for our rights. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)

be at/reach the end of your rope
C2 to be so tired, annoyed, or worried by something that you do not feel that you can deal with it
Dictionary example:

I’m at the end of my rope with these kids!

a means to an end
C2 something that you do because it will help you to achieve something else
Dictionary example:

I didn't particularly like the job - it was just a means to an end.

Learner example:

Major international sports competitions can either be understood as a means to an end or an end in their own right. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)

odds and ends
C2 various items of different types that are not valuable or important
Dictionary examples:

We moved most of the furniture to the new house, but there are still a few odds and ends to bring over.

I keep odds and ends in that box.

Learner example:

The photograph spent some time there; in the drawer under [the] odds and ends everybody has. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)

the tail end of sth
C2 the last part of something
Dictionary example:

the tail end of the eighties

Learner example:

Both Olivia's and the narrator's stories show India at crucial times of its history: at the tail end of the "Raj" and at the [initial] stage of a modern and independent country. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Italian)

end · verb I or T /end/
Nouns: end, ending
Adjectives: unending, endless
Verbs: end
Adverbs: endlessly
end
A2 to finish or stop, or to make something finish or stop
Dictionary examples:

When is your meeting due to end?

Their marriage ended in 1991.

The match ended in a draw.

I'd like to end with a song from my first album.

The talks were aimed at ending the war between the two countries.

Learner example:

The course ends on 30th September. (Key English Test; A2; Italian)

end up
B1 to finally be in a particular place or situation
Dictionary examples:

They're traveling across Europe by train and are planning to end up in Moscow.

Much of this meat will probably end up as dog food.

After working her way around the world, she ended up teaching English as a foreign language.

Learner example:

After the movie we went for a drink and we ended up dancing salsa. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

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