Grammar fix
come to an end
finish
to finish or stop happening after a period of time.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Our summer vacation came to an end much faster than I expected.daily life
- In my opinion, all good things must come to an end, so it's important to enjoy every moment while it lasts.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: come to an end
WrongThe holiday came to end too soon.
RightThe holiday came to an end too soon.
Keep 'an' — it's a fixed phrase: 'come to AN end'.
Patterncome to an end
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Reached its conclusion' is formal/written; 'come to an end' is the everyday phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
Similar to 'end' or 'be over', but 'come to an end' is often used for things that last for a while, like holidays, meetings, or relationships.