End and Principle

End

End noun - The stopping of a process or activity.

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Principle and end are semantically related in consequence topic. In some cases you can use "Principle" instead a noun "End".

Nearby Words: ending, ended, endless

Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.

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End and principle are semantically related in consequence topic. Sometimes you can use "End" instead a noun "Principle".

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

good	good end	good principle
high	high end	high principle
better	better end	better principle
similar	similar end	similar principle
Other adjectives: original, entire, real, extreme, different, opposite, higher.

In principle, it sees in the state only a means to an end, and as its end it considers the preservation of the racial existence of men.

Source: Master Race
Similar to the "principal-principle" example mentioned above, it's not uncommon to see words ending with "-al" end with "-le" instead.

Source: Rouge Angles of Satin
In the end we nuke a few decoys but never even see the aliens or their principle weapons.

Source: Easily Thwarted Alien Invasion

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