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Rishonly Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
COMPLETE/FINISH (DIFFERENCE)
Hello Teachers,
What is the difference betwen 'complete' and 'finish'?
(1) He completed the task
(2) He finished the task.
What is the difference betwen 'complete' and 'finish'?
(1) He completed the task
(2) He finished the task.
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The two are almost interchangeable. They are so similar that in many situations either one can be used. "complete" suggests bringing a project to an end.
- The two are almost interchangeable.
- They are so similar that in many situations either one can be used.
- "complete" suggests bringing a project to an end.
- You are working on your homework.
- You want to complete it.
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The two are almost interchangeable. They are so similar that in many situations either one can be used.
"complete" suggests bringing a project to an end.
You are working on your homework. You want to complete it.
The workers finally completed the building.
He had been writing that book for years. He completed the book yesterday.
"finish" suggests th
"complete" suggests bringing a project to an end.
You are working on your homework. You want to complete it.
The workers finally completed the building.
He had been writing that book for years. He completed the book yesterday.
"finish" suggests th
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