WORD COMPARISON

Finish vs Complete: What's the Difference?

Meanings, parts of speech, examples, and direct dictionary links.

Quick Difference

Finish means An end; the end of anything.. Complete means (ambitransitive) To finish; to make done; to reach the end..

Finish Meaning

An end; the end of anything.

Complete Meaning

(ambitransitive) To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

Finish vs Complete Comparison Table

FeatureFinishComplete
MeaningAn end; the end of anything.(ambitransitive) To finish; to make done; to reach the end.
Part of speechnounverb
ExampleThe car's finish was so shiny and new.He completed the assignment on time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between finish and complete?

Finish means An end; the end of anything., while complete means (ambitransitive) To finish; to make done; to reach the end..

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