CEFR B1

end up

phrasal verb

Meaning

To arrive at a particular place, state, or situation after a series of events or decisions, often unexpectedly.

Examples

If you keep spending money like that, you will end up in serious debt.
They started their hike in the valley but ended up on a snowy mountain peak.

Synonyms: arrive, wind up, finish, culminate

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end up (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /ɛnd ʌp/

Definition

To arrive at a particular place, state, or situation after a series of events or decisions, often unexpectedly.

Examples

If you keep spending money like that, you will end up in serious debt.
They started their hike in the valley but ended up on a snowy mountain peak.
She didn't plan to be a teacher, but she ended up loving the profession.

How to Use end up

end up + -ing (phrasal verb): to eventually do something — "I didn't mean to watch TV, but I ended up staying awake until 3 AM."
end up + prepositional phrase (phrasal verb): to arrive at a location or state — "We ended up in the wrong city after taking the wrong train."

Synonyms of end up

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