an end

noun
UK: /ən end/
US: /ən end/

  1. The final part of something; the point at which something stops.

    1. We are near an end to the movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. After many years, there is an end to his work, and he can finally retire. [ ] [ ]

  2. The reason or purpose for which something is done.

    1. He used lying as an end. [ ] [ ]
    2. She viewed the course as an end, hoping it would lead to a promotion at work. [ ] [ ]

  3. The cessation of something; the state of no longer existing or occurring.

    1. There is an end to the rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. With the treaty signed, there is an end to the war, bringing peace to the region. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

objective finish termination conclusion aim purpose goal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "an end" in English means: The final part of something; the point at which something stops., The reason or purpose for which something is done., The cessation of something; the state of no longer existing or occurring..

The phonetic transcription of "an end" is /ən end/ in British English and /ən end/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "an end": objective, finish, termination, conclusion, aim, purpose, goal.

Example usage of "an end": "We are near an end to the movie.". More examples on the page.