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Synonyms of end

20 similar words · 11 opposite words

Another word for end is conclusion. Other synonyms of end are terminus, termination and limit. The opposite of end is start.

Synonyms and similar words for end

nounThe terminal point of something in space or time.

nounA purpose, goal, or aim.

  • purposeThe end for which something is done, is made or exists.

verbMore synonyms

  • completeTo finish; to make done; to reach the end.
  • concludeTo end; to come to an end.
  • consummateTo bring (a task, project, goal etc.) to completion; to accomplish.
  • discontinueTo interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing...
  • doTo kill.
  • finalize
  • finishTo come to an end.
  • get through
  • round off
  • stopTo cause (something) to come to an end.
  • terminateTo end something, especially when left in an incomplete state.
  • wind upTo conclude, complete, or finish (something).
  • absolve obsoleteTo finish; to accomplish.
  • fullcome obsolete
  • stay archaicTo cause to cease; to put an end to.

Opposite of end

nounAntonym(s) of “final point of something”.

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of end

  1. noun The terminal point of something in space or time.
  2. noun Share of joint responsibility.
  3. noun The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.

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Questions about synonyms of end

What is another word for end?
End has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as conclusion, terminus, termination and limit.
What is the opposite of end?
The opposite of end is start. Other antonyms of end are beginning.
What does end mean?
End means the terminal point of something in space or time.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: end (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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