Come to an end vs. come to the end

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hi,

Could you tell me if there is any difference between ‘come to an end’ and ‘come to the end’ in meaning, usage, etc.? Thank you.

haihao

2

Hi Haihao,

There is a difference: come to and end means fnish or stop as in: The winter has at long last come to an end.

Come to the end suggests that that a supply/resource has dried up and is no longer available as in: The Government subsidy has now come to the end and we have to find our own financial support.

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