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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

Strongest matches

Strong matches

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

Strongest matches

Strong matches

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

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The end of the Corp. for Public Broadcasting means a halt to decades of renowned educational programming, cultural content and natural disaster alerts.

From Los Angeles Times

A proud Bruin having met an inglorious ending, those fixes will now be in the hands of someone else.

From Los Angeles Times

We had to wait until the end phase of the second half and in the final stages we got what were hoping for.

From BBC

After Seville's triumph ended a run of four straight world men's 100m titles for the USA, he and his nation will hope it can kickstart their own golden period of success.

From BBC

Scotland's exit marks the end of number eight Jade Konkel's Test career after 12 years and 74 caps.

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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