End and Function

End

End noun - The stopping of a process or activity.

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Function and end are semantically related in objective topic. In some cases you can use "Function" instead the word "End" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: ending, ended, endless

Function noun - A social gathering.

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End and function are semantically related in objective topic. Sometimes you can use "End" instead the word "Function" as a noun or a verb.

similar	similar end	similar function
normal	normal end	normal function
natural	natural end	natural function
original	original end	original function
Other adjectives: true, proper, actual, entire, real, hard, quick, apparent, official, latter, different, higher, defensive.

He believes it's the end of the Amateur Sleuth era as they can no longer function in mystery fiction so he believes the best way for all of them to end is to die.

Source: Serial Killer
If the change of function is not merely a handy means to an end, you may instead have Chekhov's Gun—particularly if the characters notice or should have noticed.

Source: Plot-Sensitive Items
Subverted in Mahoromatic: At the end of each episode is a countdown of how many days until Mahoro ceases to function.

Source: So Once Again, the Day Is Saved

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