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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

"at the end of " & "in the end"

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I am really confused about what the difference is between "at the end of" and "in the end". they have quite the same meaning in the dictionary. Thank you for your help.

English learner Adriana
  

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Hi, Sometimes they have similar meanings, sometimes not. It depends on the context. Here is one simple difference, as an example.

  • Hi, Sometimes they have similar meanings, sometimes not.
  • It depends on the context.
  • Here is one simple difference, as an example.
  • My hand is at the end of my arm.
  • Not 'in the end of my arm'.
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Hi,

Sometimes they have similar meanings, sometimes not. It depends on the context.

Here is one simple difference, as an example.

My hand is at the end of my arm. Not 'in the end of my arm'.

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AnonymousI am really confused about what the difference is between "at the end of" and "in the end". they have quite the same meaning in the dictionary.
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