end
gb/ˈɛnd/ us/ˈɛnd/
A1
Ingles
~ 700
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A1
entity
1
the last part of something
The last part of something or the place where it stops.
Padron ng paggamit:
the end of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'end' with 'ending'. 'Ending' is often used for stories or films, while 'end' is more general.
Mga kasingkahulugan
conclusion (More formal; often used for arguments, reports, or events.)
Mga kasalungat
beginning (Refers to the start or first part of something.)
Mga kolokasyon
at the end
|reach the end
|the end of the road
|happy ending
Mga tema
time
|structure
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I read to the end of the book.
- He is at the end of the line.
- We are near the end of the game.
Pandiwa
A2
action
2
to bring something to a stop
To make something stop or be finished.
Padron ng paggamit:
to end [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
terminate (More formal; often used in legal or technical contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
start (To cause something to begin.)
Mga kolokasyon
end a relationship
|end a meeting
|end a war
Mga tema
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We will end the game now.
- He ended his talk with a joke.
- The rain will end soon.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
3
a goal or purpose
Something you want to get or do.
Padron ng paggamit:
the end of [someone/something] is to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'end' as 'final part'; here it means purpose, not conclusion.
Mga kasingkahulugan
aim (A more common word for goal in everyday speech.)
Mga kasalungat
means (Refers to the method rather than the goal.)
Mga kolokasyon
the end justifies the means
|to that end
|for this end
Mga tema
goals
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My end is to find a good job.
- He works hard for this end.
- The end is to help people.
Pandiwa
A2
event
4
to come to a natural stop
To stop happening by itself.
Mga kasingkahulugan
finish (Often used for tasks or events; can be interchangeable in many cases.)
Mga kasalungat
begin (To start happening.)
Mga kolokasyon
the meeting ended
|the show ends at 9 pm
Mga tema
time
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The concert ended at midnight.
- Their friendship ended after many years of drifting apart.
- The story ends with a surprise twist.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The lesson ends at ten o'clock.
- The movie ends soon.
- The day ends with dinner.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
end
IPA
GB/ˈɛnd/
US/ˈɛnd/
Mga pantig at diin
end (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (end)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: end
- Plural: ends
Verb
- Base: end
- 3rd Person Singular: ends
- Present Participle: ending
- Past: ended
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
come to an end
1/kˈʌm tə ən ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
to finish happening or existing
To stop happening or finish existing.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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'.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- It's hard to make ends meet on such a small salary.
- They struggle to make ends meet each month.