0
Emily__ Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

finish vs end

Hi,

I´d like know if there is a helpful rule for distionction of these two words. I read that "finish" = "conclusion" and "end" = "finality", but this explanation didn´t help me much.

Thanks
  

Top answer

Often both are possible. when we talk about completing something we have been doing, we prefer finish. I have not finished (not ended) my homework yet.

— Inchoateknowledge

  • Often both are possible.
  • when we talk about completing something we have been doing, we prefer finish.
  • I have not finished (not ended) my homework yet.
  • End is more common when there is an important change: This is the end of part one.
  • 'finish' I often see to play a catenative role: I have finished (not ended) eating.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
Often both are possible.
when we talk about completing something we have been doing, we prefer finish.
I have not finished (not ended) my homework yet.

End is more common when there is an important change:

This is the end of part one.

'finish' I often see to play a catenative role:

I have finished (not ended) eating.
(before gerund phras
0
0
Generally speaking, people finish activities, and activities end.

Susan finished her homework early.
The concert ended at 11 o'clock.

The team finished the project on time.
The fun ended when the teacher came back into the classroom!

Mark wants to finish his chores by 10 o'clock.
The dean's speech will end with an inspirational message to the st
0
0
This explanation will help, thanks again.
0

Related Questions