end

end
[[t]end[/t]] 1. noun
1) (the last or farthest part of the length of something: the house at the end of the road; both ends of the room; Put the tables end to end (= with the end of one touching the end of another); (also adjective) We live in the end house.) bout, extrémité; dernier
2) (the finish or conclusion: the end of the week; The talks have come to an end; The affair is at an end; He is at the end of his strength; They fought bravely to the end; If she wins the prize we'll never hear the end of it (= she will often talk about it).) fin, conclusion, bout
3) (death: The soldiers met their end bravely.) mort
4) (an aim: What end have you in view?) but
5) (a small piece left over: cigarette ends.) bout
2. verb
(to bring or come to an end: The scheme ended in disaster; How does the play end?; How should I end (off) this letter?) finir
- endless - at a loose end - end up - in the end - make both ends meet - make ends meet - no end of - no end - on end - put an end to - the end

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