end
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The terminal point of something in space or time.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
they followed him... into a sort of a central hall; out of which they could dimly see other long tunnel-like passages branching, passages mysterious and without apparent end.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Share of joint responsibility.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “end” mean?
The terminal point of something in space or time.
Is “end” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.