All phrasal verbs
end
/ɛnd/1 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to finish.
End up is how you describe an unplanned final result — “we ended up walking home”. It is intransitive and usually followed by an -ING form or a place.
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| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| end upNo object | reach a final state you did not plan | UP = where you landed, not where you aimed. |