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Mr. Tom Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Close and End

Hi

Would you say that both "end" and "close" work here?

Tomorrow the college will end at 1:00 pm for all students.
Tomorrow the college will close at 1:00 pm for all students.

I understand that "close" may have a broader meaning connected to the gates/reception of the college and all, but if used in a circular, can it replace "end" decently?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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No, "end" is more final, the last thing that happens. You could say "classes will end at 1:00". It isn't a way to describe it, but if you say the college will end, that gives more of an image of the school closing permanently.

— Vorpar

  • No, "end" is more final, the last thing that happens.
  • You could say "classes will end at 1:00".
  • It isn't a way to describe it, but if you say the college will end, that gives more of an image of the school closing permanently.
  • Close is the better term, it has a firm connotation of finishing for the day.
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No, "end" is more final, the last thing that happens. You could say "classes will end at 1:00".

It isn't a way to describe it, but if you say the college will end, that gives more of an image of the school closing permanently.

Close is the better term, it has a firm connotation of finishing for the day.
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