end
gb/ˈɛnd/ us/ˈɛnd/
A1
英語
~ 700
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A1
entity
1
the last part of something
The last part of something or the place where it stops.
用法パターン：
the end of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'end' with 'ending'. 'Ending' is often used for stories or films, while 'end' is more general.
類義語
conclusion (More formal; often used for arguments, reports, or events.)
対義語
beginning (Refers to the start or first part of something.)
コロケーション
at the end
|reach the end
|the end of the road
|happy ending
テーマ
time
|structure
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- We stayed until the very end of the movie.
- The trail comes to an end at the waterfall.
- By the end of the week, she had finished all her work.
学習者向け例文
- I read to the end of the book.
- He is at the end of the line.
- We are near the end of the game.
動詞
A2
action
2
to bring something to a stop
To make something stop or be finished.
用法パターン：
to end [something]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
terminate (More formal; often used in legal or technical contexts.)
対義語
start (To cause something to begin.)
コロケーション
end a relationship
|end a meeting
|end a war
テーマ
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- They decided to end their partnership after five years.
- The speech ended with a thank-you to the audience.
- The storm finally ended in the afternoon.
学習者向け例文
- We will end the game now.
- He ended his talk with a joke.
- The rain will end soon.
名詞
B2
entity
3
a goal or purpose
Something you want to get or do.
用法パターン：
the end of [someone/something] is to [do something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'end' as 'final part'; here it means purpose, not conclusion.
類義語
aim (A more common word for goal in everyday speech.)
対義語
means (Refers to the method rather than the goal.)
コロケーション
the end justifies the means
|to that end
|for this end
テーマ
goals
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Her main end was to improve education in rural areas.
- The project was started with the end of reducing pollution.
- They pursued their ends with determination.
学習者向け例文
- My end is to find a good job.
- He works hard for this end.
- The end is to help people.
動詞
A2
event
4
to come to a natural stop
To stop happening by itself.
類義語
finish (Often used for tasks or events; can be interchangeable in many cases.)
対義語
begin (To start happening.)
コロケーション
the meeting ended
|the show ends at 9 pm
テーマ
time
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The concert ended at midnight.
- Their friendship ended after many years of drifting apart.
- The story ends with a surprise twist.
学習者向け例文
- The lesson ends at ten o'clock.
- The movie ends soon.
- The day ends with dinner.
文法
表現
come to an end
1/kˈʌm tə ən ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
to finish happening or existing
To stop happening or finish existing.
例文
- 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
例文
- 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.
in the end
1/ˈɪn ðə ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
after everything has happened
After everything else has happened; finally.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
put an end to
1/pˈʊt ən ˈɛnd tə/
fixed phrase
to cause something to stop happening
To make something stop happening.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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'.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- It's hard to make ends meet on such a small salary.
- They struggle to make ends meet each month.