What does "ends" mean?

1. (final parts) the final parts or edges of something. 2. (neighbourhood) the area where you live or the neighbourhood you come from. 3. (money) a slang word for money.

How do you use "ends"?

Always used in the plural form. Typically used in the plural.

ends

US //ˈɛndz// UK //ˈɛndz// ends

1 final parts (n.)
A2 Elementary

the final parts or edges of something.

the terminal points, extremities, or concluding parts of physical objects or time periods.

Example

The ends of the rope were starting to come apart after years of use.

Example

By the time the project reached its final stages, the team was struggling to tie up all the loose ends before the holiday break.
- beginnings
- starts
2 neighbourhood (n.)
C1 Advanced Slang British English Dialect

the area where you live or the neighbourhood you come from.

the local area or neighbourhood, particularly one's home territory. Plural-only in this sense.

Example

He hasn't been back to the ends since his family moved to the countryside.

Example

The artist often references the struggles of growing up in the ends, grounding his lyrics in the specific geography of East London.

Usage

Always used in the plural form.

Teacher's tip

This is a core term in Multicultural London English (MLE); it often carries a sense of loyalty or identity regarding one's home district.

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3 money (n.)
C2 Proficiency Slang

a slang word for money.

financial means or money. Plural-only in this sense.

Example

He's just trying to make some ends so he can pay his rent.

Example

The hustle was never about fame; it was strictly about making ends and securing a future for his siblings.

Usage

Typically used in the plural.

Teacher's tip

This sense is less common than the 'neighbourhood' sense and is mostly found in specific urban music genres.

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