Word Comparison
End
vsFinish
/ɛnd/·/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
End
nounThe terminal point of something in space or time.
Also: (by extension) The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.
Finish
nounAn end; the end of anything.
Also: A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.
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