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The longer you wait, the less fun. If you wait until the bitter end, the whole economy can be destroyed.
Jeffrey Sachs

Meaning of "bitter end" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BITTER END

In both senses perhaps from bitt.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BITTER END

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BITTER END

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bitter end is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BITTER END MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of bitter end in the English dictionary

The definition of bitter end in the dictionary is the end of a line, chain, or cable, esp the end secured in the chain locker of a vessel. Other definition of bitter end is until final defeat or death.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BITTER END

bitter
bitter aloes
bitter apple
Bitter Lakes
bitter lemon
bitter orange
bitter principle
bitterbark
bitterbrush
bittercress
bitterish
bitterling
bitterly
bittern
bitterness
bitternut
bitterroot
bitters
bittersweet
bittersweetly

WORDS THAT END LIKE BITTER END

at a loose end
at an end
at the sharp end
back end
bottom end
come to an end
dead end
deep end
go off the deep end
in the end
no end
on end
tail end
the end
tight end
to go off the deep end
to the bitter end
top end
world without end
year end

Synonyms and antonyms of bitter end in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bitter end» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BITTER END

Find out the translation of bitter end to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bitter end from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bitter end» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

血战到底
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amargo final
570 millions of speakers

English

bitter end
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कड़वा अंत
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

النهاية المريرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

горький конец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fim amargo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তিক্ত শেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bout
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pengakhiran yang pahit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

bitteren Ende
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

苦い終わり
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

끝가지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pait pungkasan
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

kết thúc cay đắng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கசப்பான முடிவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कडू अंत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

acı son
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oltranza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bitter End
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гіркий кінець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

final amar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πικρό τέλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bitter einde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bittra slutet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bitter end
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bitter end

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BITTER END»

The term «bitter end» is regularly used and occupies the 71.614 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BITTER END» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bitter end» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bitter end» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bitter end

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5 QUOTES WITH «BITTER END»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bitter end.
1
Edward Dmytryk
I knew that if it ever got down to a choice between the Party and our traditional democratic structure I would fight the Party and our traditional democratic structure I would fight the Party to the bitter end.
2
Zane Grey
I will see this game of life out to its bitter end.
3
George Grosz
I stood up as best I could to their disgusting stupidity and brutality, but I did not, of course, manage to beat them at their own game. It was a fight to the bitter end, one in which I was not defending ideals or beliefs but simply my own self.
4
Lane Kirkland
We must be part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulance drivers at the bitter end.
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Jeffrey Sachs
The longer you wait, the less fun. If you wait until the bitter end, the whole economy can be destroyed.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BITTER END»

Discover the use of bitter end in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bitter end and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bitter End
When Alex falls for the charming new boy at school, Cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her -- she can't believe she's finally found her soul mate . . . someone who truly loves and understands her.
Jennifer Brown, 2011
2
The Bitter End: Hanging Out at America's Nightclub
Owner Paul Colby recalls the club's transformation from a small coffeehouse into the pre-eminent music and comedy venue that is still going strong today.
Paul Colby, Martin Fitzpatrick, 2002
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Bitter End: A Novel of Suspense
The onboard murder of wealthy Nicholas Pontus, the ex-husband of her one-time best friend Molly, spells trouble for Seychelle Sullivan, skipper of the salvage tug Gorda, when Molly is arrested for the crime and Seychelle is given the task ...
Christine Kling, 2007
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To the Bitter End: Paraguay and the War of the Triple Alliance
Leuchars looks in detail at the political causes, the course of the conflict as viewed from both sides, and the tragic aftermath.
CHRISTOPHER LEUCHARS, 2002
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There to the Bitter End: Ted Serong in Vietnam
This is the story of Ted Serong who, at the request of the CIA, was in charge of the first Australian contingent in Vietnam and remained there until the end of the war.
Anne E. Blair, 2001
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To the Bitter End: The Dramatic Story Behind the Fall of ...
Revealing, penetrating and explosive, this is the real story of the downfall of John Howard and the rise of Kevin Rudd.
Peter Hartcher, 2009
7
The Days of the Bitter End:
Jack Engelhard’s The Days of the Bitter End may well be the definitive word on the 1960s. This is a landmark book, masterfully evocative.
Jack Engelhard, 2013
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To the Bitter End: An Insider's Account of the Plot to Kill ...
Details an account of the conspiracy to kill Adolf Hitler
Hans Bernd Gisevius, 1947
9
The Whole Death Catalog: A Lively Guide to the Bitter End
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Harold Schechter, 2009
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Hate List
Five months ago, Valerie Leftman's boyfriend, Nick, opened fire on their school cafeteria.
Jennifer Brown, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BITTER END»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bitter end is used in the context of the following news items.
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Man struck with Taser after lighting fireworks
The Fourth of July holiday came to a bitter end for a Tulare man whom police said failed to obey officers' commands to stop setting of fireworks ... «Visalia Times-Delta, Jul 15»
2
Secret papers show Greek plans for 1983 Cyprus invasion
... public there could be “great difficulties” that could cost him his job, adding: “It might appear that Greece was prepared to go to the bitter end.”. «Anadolu Agency, Jul 15»
3
How to Contain Athens' Economic Problems
Athens will play this game, in which the resignation of Yanis Varoufakis as finance minister is only the latest move, to the bitter end. It may be ... «Foreign Affairs, Jul 15»
4
Will the new England last the Ashes?
11, and usually expected to be dead-batting out a draw at the bitter end. Rollickings from captains and coaches for losing wickets playing shots ... «ESPNcricinfo.com, Jul 15»
5
El Dorado Hills 9/10s outlast Ponderosa 14-11
Ponderosa fought until the bitter end in the top of the sixth, scoring three runs while Holt, Beijer, Mueller and Jack Moore singled. But a fielder's ... «Village Life, Jul 15»
6
God tells Zuma to pay back the money
A Durban bus preacher has had a revelation from God that President Jacob Zuma must “pay back the money” or “face a bitter end”. «News24, Jul 15»
7
Who said Kilkenny don't do tactics?
... but being in Croke Park yesterday, you could feel the intensity off them; they were aggressive, manly, and they fought it out to the bitter end. «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
8
Battle for the soul of BDP
Having been in the trenches long enough, Seretse has the wherewithal to fight to the bitter end. She may have previously lost the Serowe ... «Mmegi Online, Jul 15»
9
Games Every Super Bowl Contender Has Circled on Their 2015 …
Likely to be duking it out for a divisional title through the bitter end of the season, though, the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys will start ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
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Liam from Sussex rocks The Voice
... The Voice stage, the 23-year-old singer/guitarist impressed the five coaches so much they fought to the bitter end to have him on their teams. «Armidale Express, Jul 15»

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