Definitions

in the end

ADVERB

eventually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

finally in the course of time one day someday sooner or later ultimately

WEAK

after all at last at the end of the day hereafter in future in the long run sometime when all is said and done

Antonyms

STRONGEST

never

ADVERB

once and for all

Synonyms

WEAK

after all at last at long last at the end conclusively in conclusion it's about time sooner or later

ADVERB

subsequently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterwards finally later

STRONG

after

WEAK

after while at a later date behind by and by consequently in the aftermath infra latterly next

Antonyms

WEAK

earlier former prior

ADVERB

ultimately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basically conclusively finally someday sooner or later

WEAK

after a while after all as a conclusion at last at long last at the close by and by climactically fundamentally hereafter in conclusion in consummation in due time in future in the sequel presently sequentially sometime somewhere

Antonyms

WEAK

never

Example Sentences

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But somehow friendship mostly triumphs over jealousy, and in the end the now-pregnant woman charts her own course, leaving the two pals to fend for themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Then, "I heard deep tremors. So I decided to immediately descend with the guests. And in the end, the three of us were safe."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

With the Seahawks down by five in the closing seconds, quarterback Russell Wilson threw deep to receiver Golden Tate in the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

But if that was the thinking, in the end, the city lost its bet.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

I shot him a smile, agreeing that it had turned out well in the end.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

in the end

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