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gb/ˈɛnd/ us/ˈɛnd/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A1
entity
1
the last part of something
The last part of something or the place where it stops.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the end of [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'end' with 'ending'. 'Ending' is often used for stories or films, while 'end' is more general.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
conclusion (More formal; often used for arguments, reports, or events.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
beginning (Refers to the start or first part of something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
at the end
|reach the end
|the end of the road
|happy ending
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
time
|structure
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I read to the end of the book.
- He is at the end of the line.
- We are near the end of the game.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
2
to bring something to a stop
To make something stop or be finished.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to end [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
terminate (More formal; often used in legal or technical contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
start (To cause something to begin.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
end a relationship
|end a meeting
|end a war
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We will end the game now.
- He ended his talk with a joke.
- The rain will end soon.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
entity
3
a goal or purpose
Something you want to get or do.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the end of [someone/something] is to [do something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'end' as 'final part'; here it means purpose, not conclusion.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
aim (A more common word for goal in everyday speech.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
means (Refers to the method rather than the goal.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
the end justifies the means
|to that end
|for this end
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
goals
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My end is to find a good job.
- He works hard for this end.
- The end is to help people.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
event
4
to come to a natural stop
To stop happening by itself.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
finish (Often used for tasks or events; can be interchangeable in many cases.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
begin (To start happening.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
the meeting ended
|the show ends at 9 pm
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
time
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The concert ended at midnight.
- Their friendship ended after many years of drifting apart.
- The story ends with a surprise twist.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The lesson ends at ten o'clock.
- The movie ends soon.
- The day ends with dinner.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
end
IPA
GB/ˈɛnd/
US/ˈɛnd/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
end (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (end)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: end
- Plural: ends
Verb
- Base: end
- 3rd Person Singular: ends
- Present Participle: ending
- Past: ended
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
come to an end
1/kˈʌm tə ən ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
to finish happening or existing
To stop happening or finish existing.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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'.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It's hard to make ends meet on such a small salary.
- They struggle to make ends meet each month.