ON END Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

on end

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Definition of on end

as in together

following one after another without others coming in between She could read for hours on end if no one interrupted her.

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Recent Examples of on end It’s made with a leak-resistant press-in lid to prevent accidents that ruin your travel outfit and also features reliable insulation that can keep drinks cold for endless hours on end. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 This year the screen is beginning to change teenagers, who stare blindingly for hours on end. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Improving safety in the field Key innovations for the new tissue include the ability to hold water at room temperature for months on end without desiccating or needing refridgeration. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 As its name suggests, the makeup pick delivers an impressive volumizing effect that lasts for hours on end. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on end

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