end
gb/ˈɛnd/ us/ˈɛnd/
A1
Anh
~ 700
vég, befejez, véget vet, zár, cél, véget ér
DANH TỪ
A1
1
vég
A1
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'end' with 'ending'. 'Ending' is often used for stories or films, while 'end' is more general.
Nghĩa
the last part of something
Cụm từ đi kèm
at the end
|reach the end
|the end of the road
|happy ending
Từ đồng nghĩa
conclusion (More formal; often used for arguments, reports, or events.)
Từ trái nghĩa
beginning (Refers to the start or first part of something.)
Chủ đề
time
|structure
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
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.
ĐỘNG TỪ
A2
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Nghĩa
to bring something to a stop
Cụm từ đi kèm
end a relationship
|end a meeting
|end a war
Từ đồng nghĩa
terminate (More formal; often used in legal or technical contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
start (To cause something to begin.)
Chủ đề
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
To make something stop or be finished.
To cause something to stop or finish.
DANH TỪ
B2
3
cél
A2
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'end' as 'final part'; here it means purpose, not conclusion.
Nghĩa
a goal or purpose
Cụm từ đi kèm
the end justifies the means
|to that end
|for this end
Từ đồng nghĩa
aim (A more common word for goal in everyday speech.)
Từ trái nghĩa
means (Refers to the method rather than the goal.)
Chủ đề
goals
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
Something you want to get or do.
An aim, intention, or desired result.
ĐỘNG TỪ
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Nghĩa
to come to a natural stop
Cụm từ đi kèm
the meeting ended
|the show ends at 9 pm
Từ đồng nghĩa
finish (Often used for tasks or events; can be interchangeable in many cases.)
Từ trái nghĩa
begin (To start happening.)
Chủ đề
time
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
To stop happening by itself.
To reach a point where something stops by itself or is finished without direct external cause.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
end
IPA
GB/ˈɛnd/
US/ˈɛnd/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
end (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (end)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: end
- Plural: ends
Verb
- Base: end
- 3rd Person Singular: ends
- Present Participle: ending
- Past: ended
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
come to an end
1/kˈʌm tə ən ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
to finish happening or existing
To stop happening or finish existing.
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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'.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- It's hard to make ends meet on such a small salary.
- They struggle to make ends meet each month.