noun
ends
ehndz
noun
1
Plural of end — the final points, purposes, or extremities of something.
"The rope was frayed at both ends."
"She works hard to make ends meet."
2
Slang for one's home neighbourhood, or for money.
"He grew up on these ends."
How to Use Ends
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlural of "end" — the tips or edges of something, or informally, one's neighbourhood or cash.
Common pairings
make ends meet
loose ends
both ends
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