What is the meaning of END UP?

end up

Definition:

to be in a situation that you did not intend

Examples:

1. We got so lost!  We were trying to go to the south side of the city, and we ended up on the north side.

2. You’ll end up sick if you don’t get more sleep.

3. See the STORY The Sleepover example of END UP: Most of the stories I wrote ended up being more fiction than fact.

present –	END UP
present participle –	ENDING UP
past –	ENDED UP
past participle –	ENDED UP

Phrasal Verb List