Phrase guide

end on

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Having the end pointing directly to an object.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: broadside on

2

adverb

Meaning 2

with the end forward or toward the observer

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • houses built endways

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: endways, endwise

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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