in the end
4 synonyms for in the end, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Phrase — After everything that happened, or after a period of uncertainty or delay; used to introduce the final outcome.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
in the event
How to use in the end
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in the end it didn't matter
but in the end
Neutral; extremely common in narrative and conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between in the end and at the end?
In the end means finally or eventually, after some process. At the end refers to a point in time or space and is normally followed by of, as in at the end of the film or at the end of the road.
What is the difference between in the end and finally?
Finally can simply mark the last item in a sequence, as in finally, we should note the cost. In the end always implies that there was doubt, delay or difficulty before the outcome arrived.
Is in the end the same as ultimately?
They overlap, but ultimately can also mean fundamentally or at the deepest level, as in ultimately it is a question of trust. In the end is about how something turned out.
