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29 Aug 2016
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What is the difference between end and finish ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between end and finish ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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End can be used abruptly or suddenly where as finish is expected or after some time
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- French (France)
End is used to talk about things that stop without you stopping them. Finish is something you or someone does. I hope that makes sense

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