This meaning means the last part of something, like the end of a road or a story. It is the point where something stops or finishes.
We reached the end of the road.
The end of the movie was exciting.
This use means to make something stop or finish. It is an action that causes something to come to a close.
Please end the game now.
They ended the meeting early.
This meaning means the reason or goal why someone does something. It is the aim or result that a person wants.
My end is to be a teacher.
She worked hard for her end.
This use means the part where something stops or borders another thing. It is the limit or edge of a place or object.
Sit at the end of the table.
The garden ends at the fence.
This meaning means the part of a rope, cloth, or string that is at the tip or is cut off. It is the physical end part of a long object.
Tie the ends of the rope tightly.
The shirt has loose ends to sew.
In sports, 'end' means one side or area of the field, often where scoring is done. It marks a part of the playing area.
He scored at the opponent’s end.
Stand behind your end line.
