in the end
prep. phr..prep. phr.. This means 'finally' or 'after a long time', and it introduces the final result of a situation.
prep. phr.. An adverbial phrase indicating the final outcome or conclusion of a series of events, often after a period of uncertainty or difficulty.
In the end, we all went home.
We argued for hours, but in the end, we agreed to disagree.
Though the project was beset by delays and budget overruns, in the end, it was hailed as a monumental success.
This phrase introduces the final outcome of a situation, often one that was long or difficult.
Contrast with 'at the end', which refers to a specific point in time or space (e.g., 'at the end of the street').
At the end, it was a good decision.In the end, it was a good decision.Use 'in the end' for a final outcome; 'at the end' marks a specific point in time or space.