End-all

End-all
End-all End"-all`, n. 1. Complete termination. [R.] [1913 Webster]

That but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. the primary or only purpose or goal; as, winning office is the be-all and end-all of a politician's life. [PJC]


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  • end-all — /end awl /, n. 1. the ultimate purpose, object, or conclusion: Money is the be all and end all of his existence. 2. something that brings things to such an end or conclusion. [1595 1605] * * * …   Universalium

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  • end all — Synonyms and related words: KO, clincher, crusher, death stroke, deathblow, ender, final stroke, finisher, finishing stroke, kayo, kayo punch, knockout, knockout blow, last dab, quietus, settler, sockdolager, stopper …   Moby Thesaurus

  • be-all and end-all — noun the essential factor; the all important element; the supreme aim profit is the be all and end all of business • Syn: ↑be all and end all • Hypernyms: ↑component, ↑constituent, ↑element, ↑factor, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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