Phrasal verb
end in
Definition
phrasal verb. to have a specific result or to finish in a certain way.
phrasal verb. to result in a particular outcome or to conclude with a specific final state; typically used to describe the resolution of a process or event.
Examples
“The football match ends in a draw.”
“Many arguments between the two brothers end in a long silence that lasts for several days.”
“The negotiations, which had initially shown great promise, eventually ended in a complete deadlock after both parties refused to compromise on key terms.”
Examples
simple
“The football match ends in a draw.”
contextual
“Many arguments between the two brothers end in a long silence that lasts for several days.”
complex
“The negotiations, which had initially shown great promise, eventually ended in a complete deadlock after both parties refused to compromise on key terms.”
Usage
usually followed by a noun describing the final result or state.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'end with' (which focuses on the final part of a sequence) versus 'end in' (which focuses on the final result or consequence).
Pitfall
The movie ended in a happy song.
The movie ended with a happy song.
use 'with' for the final item in a sequence and 'in' for the final result or state of the situation.
Phrasal verb
Particles
in
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
end + in + object