Most of our household waste ends up in a landfill.
Most of our household waste ends up in a landfill.
English
end up
ɛnd ʌp
Meaning: to finally be in a particular place or situation
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | end up |
| 3rd person singular present | ends up |
| Present participle | ending up |
| Past | ended up |
| Will future | will end up |
| Going-to future | going to end up |
| Imperative negative | don't end up / do not end up |
Example sentences
We ended up staying at home because of the rain.
We ended up staying at home because of the rain.
He failed to heed the doctor's advice and ended up back in the hospital.
He failed to heed the doctor's advice and ended up back in the hospital.
What seemed like an innocuous comment ended up causing a major misunderstanding.
What seemed like an innocuous comment ended up causing a major misunderstanding.
Usage Notes
Often used when the final outcome was not what was originally planned or expected.
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