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In or At The End 

atinprepositions of time
"In" or "At The End" in the English grammar

Which One Should Be Used?

'At the end' and 'in the end' are both correct but differ in meaning. 'At the end refers to a point in time where an event or action comes to an end. 'In the end' talks about a conclusion after a series of actions or events.

At the end

'At the end' refers to a specific point in time or location that marks the conclusion of something. It is often used to describe the final part of a journey or the last moment of an event. Note that 'at the end' is always followed by 'of'. Have a look:

Example

At the end of the day, we all got home safely.

He was held captive and at the end of the seventh day, he escaped.

In the end

'In the end' refers to the final outcome or result of a situation or event, after all the various factors and circumstances have been considered. It is typically used to describe the resolution of a problem or the conclusion of a story. Have a look:

Example

In the end, he managed to defeat his enemies.

He had many failures but in the end he managed to find a way out.

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