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in the end or at the end?
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Miss_Alel�
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in the end or at the end?
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Hello everybody!!!
Can any body kindly explain the difference between IN / AT THE END?
Thanks in advance!
Miss Alel� |
21 Apr 2009
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marianpayel
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I think it �s IN THE END= as a conclusion Eg. In the end, they managed to survive.
AT THE END= a specific point in time Eg. At the end of the film everybody cried. |
21 Apr 2009
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Vickiii
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I agree - nice explanation.
We will get their in the end. suggests a hard slog
They got their in the end. suggests a hard slog like saying �after all they had been through �.
At the end of the day is a colliquail saying. (to wrap things up - the final result)
i.e. At the end of the day a good game was played by all and the better team won (good on you fitzy - you made it into ESLs!)
The character died at the end of the story. - suggests time
The person was standing at the end of the line - suggests place
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21 Apr 2009
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Miss_Alel�
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Thank you guys!
By the way... itxasobcn made this awesome worksheet which was really helpful.
Have a nice day!  |
21 Apr 2009
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Galaesl
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IN THE END also suggests that the outcome had not been expected. eg. ...they fell in love in the end.
AT THE END refers to the formal / actual end of anything.
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21 Apr 2009
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