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END

(noun, verb)

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There are 18 meanings of the word End.

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End - as a noun

Either extremity of something that has length

Example: "The end of the pier"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terminal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extremity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The point in time at which something ends

Example: "The end of the year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ending
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pointpoint in time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
beginningmiddle

The final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence

Example: "The end was exciting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
last
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusionendingfinish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

Example: "The ends justify the means"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontentmental object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A final part or section

Example: "We have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
beginningmiddle

A final state

Example: "He came to a bad end"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deathdestruction

The surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object

Example: "One end of the box was marked `this side up'"

(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage

Example: "The end managed to hold onto the pass"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lineman
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A boundary marking the extremities of something

Example: "The end of town"

One of two places from which people are communicating to each other

Example: "The phone rang at the other end"

The part you are expected to play

Example: "He held up his end"

The last section of a communication

Example: "In conclusion i want to say..."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closeclosingconclusionending
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sectionsubdivision
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oddmentremainderremnant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(american football) a position on the line of scrimmage, designating players at each end of the defensive line

Example: "No one wanted to play end"

End - as a verb

Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical

Example: "The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ceasefinishstopterminate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
begin

Bring to an end or halt

Example: "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terminate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
beginbegin

Be the end of; be the last or concluding part of

Example: "This sad scene ended the movie"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terminate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put an end to

Example: "The terrible news ended our hopes that he had survived"

Example Sentences

"The movie had a surprising twist at the end."
"I will meet you at the end of the road."
"She reached the end of her patience."
"We're nearing the end of the book."
"At the end of the hallway, you'll find the exit."
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Word Game Points

Is END a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, end is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

END has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is END a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, end is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
END has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is END a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, end is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
END has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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