Phrase guide

end times

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah (Christ), when the world will be judged.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: Christianity

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: eschaton, end of days

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The days leading to the coming of the Mahdi, the Messiah or Judgment Day.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion

Examples

  • Near-synonym: eschaton

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: eschaton

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Corresponding periods in other religious traditions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: lifestyle, religion

Examples

  • Near-synonym: eschaton

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: eschaton

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

Alternative letter-case form of end times.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, plural, plural-only

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bashkir: ахырызаман (axırızaman) — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • Dutch: eindtijd — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • Finnish: lopun aika — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • French: fin des temps — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • French: consommation des siècles — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • German: Endzeit — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • Hebrew: אחרית הימים — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • Polish: ostateczne czasy — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • Romanian: sfârșitul lumii — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • Spanish: consumación de los siglos — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • Spanish: fin de los tiempos — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • Sranan Tongo: kroboi — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah
  • Swedish: yttersta tiden — the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah