a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story

the end of the year

Mario led the race from beginning to end

the furthest or most extreme part of something

the church at the end of the road

the end house

a goal or desired result

each would use the other to further his own ends

he used a series of strategies to achieve his ends

to this end, schools were set up for peasant women

(in bowls and curling) a session of play in one particular direction across the playing area

a lineman positioned nearest the sideline

a defensive end

come or bring to a final point; finish

when the war ended, policy changed

the chapter ends with a case study

she wanted to end the relationship