in the end
In the end (phrase) means After everything that happened, or after a period of uncertainty or delay; used to introduce the final outcome. Example: “We argued about it for weeks, but in the end we kept the old supplier.”
How to use in the end
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow something turned out after all the fuss.
Neutral; extremely common in narrative and conversation.
A frequent error is in the end of the film; correct that to at the end of the film.
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We argued about it for weeks, but _____ we kept the old supplier.
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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.
What is the meaning of in the end?
"in the end" (phrase) means after everything that happened, or after a period of uncertainty or delay; used to introduce the final outcome.