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.