Word Comparison

End

vs

Finish

/ɛnd/·/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

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Quite different — distinct meanings

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End

noun

The terminal point of something in space or time.

Also: (by extension) The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.

Finish

noun

An end; the end of anything.

Also: A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.

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