end in
phrasal verb.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.
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.
- result in
- lead to
- finish with
- culminate in
- start with
- begin as
- Particles
- in
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- end + in + object
usually followed by a noun describing the final result or state.
contrast with 'end with' (which focuses on the final part of a sequence) versus 'end in' (which focuses on the final result or consequence).
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.
Last updated April 24, 2026