by the end of something
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Meaning · English
before something finishes
Literally: at the conclusion of a period
Register: neutral
Examples
I will finish the project by the end of the month
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “by the end of something” mean?
before something finishes Literally: at the conclusion of a period
Is “by the end of something” formal or informal?
by the end of something is generally neutral.