What is the difference between "end" and "end up"?

[Nuria M]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #192 "Phrasal Verbs (D to F)", question 6

After a lot of fuss, Rose ......... liking the new dish very much.

(a) ended up
(b) ended
(c) ended in

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #192 "Phrasal Verbs (D to F)", answer 6

After a lot of fuss, Rose ended up liking the new dish very much.

Correct answer: (a) ended up
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What is the difference between "End" and "End up",
thanks in advance

Nuria M

[Alan]

Hi Nuria,

'End' on its own obviously means 'finish' but by adding 'up' you offer more information. It still has the same idea of 'finish' but it also suggests that this conclusion/ending occurs after other things have happened as in:

First we thought we might go by boat but then we considered the possibility of going by air. Someone suggested going by car. By this time it was too late to go anywhere and we ended up staying at home!

Alan
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