end
gb/ˈɛnd/ us/ˈɛnd/
A1
English
~ 700
vég, befejez, véget vet, zár, cél, véget ér
NOUN
A1
1
vég
A1
Usage pattern:
the end of [something]
We stayed until the very end of the movie.
A film legvégéig maradtunk.
The trail comes to an end at the waterfall.
Az ösvény a vízesésnél ér véget.
By the end of the week, she had finished all her work.
Learner examples
I read to the end of the book.
A könyv végéig olvastam.
He is at the end of the line.
A sor végén áll.
We are near the end of the game.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'end' with 'ending'. 'Ending' is often used for stories or films, while 'end' is more general.
Meaning
the last part of something
Collocations
at the end
|reach the end
|the end of the road
|happy ending
Synonyms
conclusion (More formal; often used for arguments, reports, or events.)
Antonyms
beginning (Refers to the start or first part of something.)
Themes
time
|structure
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The last part of something or the place where it stops.
The final part or point in space, time, or a sequence where something stops or finishes.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to end [something]
They decided to end their partnership after five years.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy öt év után véget vetnek az együttműködésüknek.
The speech ended with a thank-you to the audience.
A beszéd a közönségnek mondott köszönettel zárult.
The storm finally ended in the afternoon.
Learner examples
We will end the game now.
Most befejezzük a játékot.
He ended his talk with a joke.
Egy viccel fejezte be a beszédét.
The rain will end soon.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'end' (verb) with 'finish' — 'finish' often focuses on completing a task, while 'end' can be broader and apply to events or states.
Meaning
to bring something to a stop
Collocations
end a relationship
|end a meeting
|end a war
Synonyms
terminate (More formal; often used in legal or technical contexts.)
Antonyms
start (To cause something to begin.)
Themes
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something stop or be finished.
To cause something to stop or finish.
NOUN
B2
3
cél
A2
Usage pattern:
the end of [someone/something] is to [do something]
Her main end was to improve education in rural areas.
Fő célja az volt, hogy javítsa az oktatást a vidéki térségekben.
The project was started with the end of reducing pollution.
A projektet azzal a céllal indították el, hogy csökkentsék a szennyezést.
They pursued their ends with determination.
Learner examples
My end is to find a good job.
Az a célom, hogy jó állást találjak.
He works hard for this end.
Keményen dolgozik ezért a célért.
The end is to help people.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'end' as 'final part'; here it means purpose, not conclusion.
Meaning
a goal or purpose
Collocations
the end justifies the means
|to that end
|for this end
Synonyms
aim (A more common word for goal in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
means (Refers to the method rather than the goal.)
Themes
goals
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something you want to get or do.
An aim, intention, or desired result.
VERB
A2
4
véget ér
A2
The concert ended at midnight.
A koncert éjfélkor ért véget.
Their friendship ended after many years of drifting apart.
A barátságuk sok évnyi eltávolodás után ért véget.
The story ends with a surprise twist.
Learner examples
The lesson ends at ten o'clock.
Az óra tízkor ér véget.
The movie ends soon.
A film hamarosan véget ér.
The day ends with dinner.
Meaning
to come to a natural stop
Collocations
the meeting ended
|the show ends at 9 pm
Synonyms
finish (Often used for tasks or events; can be interchangeable in many cases.)
Antonyms
begin (To start happening.)
Themes
time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To stop happening by itself.
To reach a point where something stops by itself or is finished without direct external cause.
Grammar
Dictionary form
end
IPA
GB/ˈɛnd/
US/ˈɛnd/
Syllables & stress
end (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (end)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: end
- Plural: ends
Verb
- Base: end
- 3rd Person Singular: ends
- Present Participle: ending
- Past: ended
Word family
Expressions
come to an end
1/kˈʌm tə ən ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
to finish happening or existing
To stop happening or finish existing.
Examples
- All good things must come to an end.
- The festival came to an end after three days.
come to an end
5/kˈʌm tə ən ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
finish
to finish
Examples
- The concert came to an end just before midnight.
- After three hours, the meeting finally came to an end.
- Their long friendship came to an end after the argument.
Learner examples
- The lesson came to an end at four o’clock.
- Our holiday came to an end too quickly.
in the end
1/ˈɪn ðə ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
after everything has happened
After everything else has happened; finally.
Examples
- In the end, they decided not to buy the house.
- We worked hard and, in the end, we succeeded.
in the end
4/ˈɪn ðə ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
finally; after all
Use this to say what happened after everything was considered or finished.
Examples
- We tried several routes, and in the end we took the train.
- In the end, it was cheaper to repair the car than to replace it.
- She was nervous, but the interview went well in the end.
Learner examples
- In the end, I decided to stay home.
- The problem looked serious, but it was easy to fix in the end.
put an end to
1/pˈʊt ən ˈɛnd tə/
fixed phrase
to cause something to stop happening
To make something stop happening.
Examples
- The new law will put an end to illegal fishing.
- They put an end to the argument quickly.
at the end of the day
1/ˈæt ðə ˈɛnd əv ðə dˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
when everything is considered
When you think about everything and make a final judgment.
Examples
- At the end of the day, we all want to be happy.
- It’s expensive, but at the end of the day, quality matters most.
at the end of the day
2/ˈæt ðə ˈɛnd əv ðə dˈeɪ/
idiom
when everything is considered finally
Used to mean 'when everything is thought about' or 'in the end'.
Examples
- At the end of the day, we all want to be happy.
- You may not like his style, but at the end of the day, he gets results.
make ends meet
1/mˈeɪk ˈɛndz mˈit/
idiom
earn just enough for basic needs
To have just enough money for your basic needs like food and rent.
Examples
- It's hard to make ends meet on such a low salary.
- It’s hard to make ends meet on such a low salary.
- They struggle to make ends meet every month.
- They’re struggling to make ends meet after losing their jobs.
make ends meet
2/mˈeɪk ˈɛndz mˈit/
idiom
to have enough money for basic needs
To earn enough money for your basic needs like food and housing.
Examples
- It's hard to make ends meet on such a small salary.
- They struggle to make ends meet each month.