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end

Definition for end

noun as in extreme, limit

Strongest matches

deadline, edge, point, term, top

Strong matches

borderline, bound, boundary, confine, cusp, extent, extremity, foot, head, heel, limitation, neb, nib, prong, spire, stub, stump, tail, terminal, termination, terminus, tip, ultimate

noun as in completion, stop

Strongest matches

closure, conclusion, finish, issue, outcome, resolution, result, retirement

Strong matches

accomplishment, achievement, adjournment, attainment, cease, cessation, close, closing, consequence, consummation, culmination, curtain, denouement, desuetude, determination, discontinuance, execution, expiration, expiry, finale, finis, fulfillment, omega, payoff, perfection, realization, target, termination, terminus, upshot, wind-up

Weak matches

bottom line, desistance, last word, sign-off, wrap-up

noun as in intention, aim

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aspiration, design, drift, intent, mark, object, objective, purpose, reason

Weak match

where one's heading

noun as in leftover part

Strongest match

Strong matches

bit, dregs, fragment, leaving, lees, particle, piece, portion, remainder, remnant, residue, scrap, share, stub

Weak matches

butt end, tag end

noun as in death, destruction

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annihilation, dissolution, doom, expiration, extermination, extinction, passing, ruin, ruination

verb as in bring to an end

Strongest matches

achieve, break up, cease, close, complete, conclude, culminate, delay, drop, expire, finish, give up, halt, play out, quit, resolve, settle, stop, terminate, wind up, wrap up

Strong matches

abolish, abort, accomplish, consummate, crown, determine, discontinue, dissolve, interrupt, perorate, postpone, relinquish, ultimate, wrap

Weak matches

break off, call it a day, call off, close out, cut short, dispose of, get done, pack it in, pull the plug, put the lid on, sew up, shut down, switch off, top off

verb as in die or kill

Strongest matches

cease, destroy, die, expire

Strong matches

abolish, annihilate, depart, desist, exterminate, extinguish, lapse, ruin, wane

Weak matches

put to death, run out

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Example Sentences

Rogan endorsed president-elect Trump a day before the election and he hoped that his second term would bring an end to hostilities.

From Salon

Justice Minister Helen McEntee praised Ms Hand's bravery and said she had shown "there is light at the end of the tunnel".

From BBC

The Olympic medal was the only title he won in 2024 and he ended his season early after sustaining an unspecified injury.

From BBC

It had some serious downsides — some bad stuff got out there that ended up creating a lot of confusion — but overall, I think that was a net positive.

From Salon

If it sounds like the conflict is becoming intolerably dangerous, perhaps the next President will be more eager to bring it to an end.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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