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Word: End
Speech Type: Noun
Old English ende (noun), endian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch einde (noun), einden (verb) and German Ende (noun), enden (verb)
ɛnd
a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story
Short Definition:final part
Examples:- the end of the year
- Mario led the race from beginning to end
the furthest or most extreme part of something
Short Definition:furthest or most extreme part
Examples:- the church at the end of the road
- the end house
a goal or desired result
Short Definition:goal or desired result
Examples:- each would use the other to further his own ends
- he used a series of strategies to achieve his ends
- to this end, schools were set up for peasant women
(in bowls and curling) a session of play in one particular direction across the playing area.
Short Definition:session of play in particular direction
a lineman positioned nearest the sideline
Short Definition:lineman positioned nearest sideline
Examples:- a defensive end
Word: End
Speech Type: Verb
ɛnd
come or bring to a final point; finish
Short Definition:come or bring to end
Examples:- when the war ended, policy changed
- the chapter ends with a case study
- she wanted to end the relationship
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