end in something—
1. (of things) have smth. at the end:
- The fish resembles an eel with a broad head and a tail, which ends in a point.
2. finally result in smth.:
- Hegemonies are impossible, and attempts at them certain to end in armament races and finally in war.
end with something—
1. = end in something 1:
- The Phoenix Bird has shining eyes of blue, and its beak ends with a sharp point.
2. = end in something 2:
- With job alerts to keep you in the know, your job search is sure to end with a great new job.
3. finish in smth.:
- The millennium has ended with war and the 20th century has seen more deaths from war than ever before.
4. finish by saying smth.:
- I should like to end with reminding members of the purpose of this club.
5. terminate smth.; put an end to smth.:
- London will demonstrate that there is a new way to finish with terrorism.
See also: end up in something / end up with something.