end up
Third Person
ends up
Present Participle
ending up
Past Tense
ended up
Past Participle
ended up
1
to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances
transitive
- Despite careful planning, we somehow ended up getting lost in the unfamiliar city.
- I didn't intend to buy anything, but I ended up leaving the store with a bag full of items.
- After several detours, we ended up at the beautiful hidden beach we had heard about.
- Sometimes life takes unexpected turns, and you might end up in a career you hadn't initially considered.
- If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.