A1 — Beginnernoun
fine
end, purpose
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
conclusioneterminescopoobiettivochiusura
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
inizioprincipioaperturaorigineavvio
Usage note
'Fine' is feminine as 'end' (la fine) and masculine as 'goal/purpose' (il fine). 'Termine' is also a deadline. 'Scopo' and 'obiettivo' focus on purpose. 'Alla fine' = in the end.
Example
"Alla fine del film tutti si sono alzati ad applaudire."
"At the end of the film, everyone stood up to applaud."
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