End vs. Finish
In this lesson, we're gonna work on the differences and similarities between 'end' and 'finish'. Although they have the same meaning, there are still details.
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both are used to indicate that something has come to a stop. However, we mainly use 'finish' when we complete something, but 'end' is mostly used to indicate stopping something.
Differences
For the majority of time, we use 'finish' to point out that we have completed something. Check out the following examples:
I
When will the presentation
'End', however, is used to talk about stopping something. Look at the following examples:
I wanna
When will this seminar
Similarities
Both of them indicate that something has come to a stop. Take a look at the following examples:
Now, we're going to
When will Martha
Are They Interchangeable?
Although they somehow refer to the same situation, it is better not to use them interchangeably. In some contexts, however, both make sense. Compare:
✓ The teacher
✓ The teacher