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The conclusions to which any course or condition of things lead
Small pieces trimmed off something
A small part broken off or separated from something
“Some hang on to so-called stub ends, a few shares held for old time's sake.”
Plural for the tip or furthermost part of something
“He placed the bait at the end of the stick and laid his trap.”
Plural for the edge or extremity of an area or land mass
“Over to your right, the cathedral of Notre-Dame sits foursquare at the end of the island.”
Plural for a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story
“Like him or not, we are witnessing the end of a key era in Canadian politics.”
Plural for a goal or desired result
“To this end, I believe that the board must act now before an incident like this reoccurs.”
Plural for a part that has been allocated to someone or something
“To get straight to the point, I don't trust you to fulfil your end of the deal.”
Plural for the death of a living person or organism
“It was sadly the end for the man who had cheated death so many times.”
Plural for a section or aspect of a group, industry or ideology
“The sales end of our business is presently booming.”
To draw, or cause to draw, to a close
“The company would end his contract after reports of misbehavior on his part.”
To bring or come to a finish
“There could not be a better way to end what has been a great campaign.”
To put to an end through destruction or death
“A recent biography suggests that Van Gogh did not end his own life, but was instead killed by an acquaintance.”
To die or cease living
“He was a great general, who would end on the field of battle.”
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