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."
inseparable
end out
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
To eventually arrive at a particular situation or outcome; a regional variant of 'end up.'
In plain English
To finally be in a certain situation or place at the end of something.
What does "end out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To end by coming out at a particular place or situation.
Actually means
To finally be in a certain situation or place at the end of something.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "end out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
losing winning alone broke better off regretting
How to conjugate "end out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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