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ENDS

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There are 18 meanings of the word Ends.

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Ends - as a noun

Either extremity of something that has length

Example: "The end of the pier"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terminal10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extremity21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The point in time at which something ends

Example: "The end of the year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ending8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point7point in time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
beginning13middle10

The final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence

Example: "The end was exciting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
last4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8finish12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

Example: "The ends justify the means"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goal5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontent9mental object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A final part or section

Example: "We have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
beginning13middle10

A final state

Example: "He came to a bad end"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
death9destruction14

The surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object

Example: "One end of the box was marked `this side up'"

(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage

Example: "The end managed to hold onto the pass"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lineman9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A boundary marking the extremities of something

Example: "The end of town"

One of two places from which people are communicating to each other

Example: "The phone rang at the other end"

The part you are expected to play

Example: "He held up his end"

The last section of a communication

Example: "In conclusion i want to say..."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
close7closing10conclusion14ending8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
section9subdivision17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oddment11remainder12remnant9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(american football) a position on the line of scrimmage, designating players at each end of the defensive line

Example: "No one wanted to play end"

Ends - as a verb

Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical

Example: "The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cease7finish12stop6terminate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
begin8

Bring to an end or halt

Example: "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terminate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
begin8begin8

Be the end of; be the last or concluding part of

Example: "This sad scene ended the movie"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terminate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put an end to

Example: "The terrible news ended our hopes that he had survived"

Example Sentences

"He tied the two ends of the rope together."
"The book was missing the last few pages, so I didn't know how it ends."
"The ends of her hair were dyed red."
"We need to cut off the rough ends of the fabric."
"They always sit at opposite ends of the table during family dinners."
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Word Game Points

Is ENDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ends is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is ENDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ends is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ENDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is ENDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ends is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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