end out
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To finally be in a certain situation or place at the end of something.
Literal meaning: To end by coming out at a particular place or situation.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
To finally find oneself in a particular situation or place, often unexpectedly; a dialectal variant of 'end up.'
"If you don't study, you'll end out failing the exam."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily found in certain American English dialects, particularly in the South and Midwest. Not considered standard in most dictionaries. 'End up' is strongly preferred in mainstream British and American English. ESL learners should use 'end up' instead.
Commonly used with
losing winning alone broke better off regretting
Forms
Base
end out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
ends out
he/she/it
Past simple
ended out
yesterday
Past participle
ended out
have + pp
-ing form
ending out
continuous
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