What is the difference between complete and finish?

Rishu Goel   Digital Marketer
What is the difference between Finish and End?
Mar 4th 2024 04:12   

Manoj Kumar  online marketing
Both "complete" and "finish" are used to talk about ending something, but there's a subtle difference in their emphasis:

Complete emphasizes that something is done in its entirety, with all the necessary parts or steps finished. It suggests that nothing is left undone.

Example: "I finally completed the marathon after months of training." (This implies you ran the entire race, not just part of it.)
Finish emphasizes simply bringing something to an end, reaching the final stage. It doesn't necessarily imply that everything was done perfectly or according to plan.

Example: "I finished painting the room, but I still need to clean up the mess." (This suggests the painting is done, but there are additional tasks related to it.)
Mar 4th 2024 07:17   

Emma S.  Blogger
While 'finish' mostly focuses on the final step or the ending of a task, 'complete' emphasize on the entire task making sure that nothing is left to fulfill it.
Mar 4th 2024 21:47   

SHREE She is Special  SHREE - She is Special
The difference between "complete" and "finish" lies in their usage and nuances:

- Complete:
"Complete" is typically used as a verb or an adjective.
As a verb, "complete" means to bring something to a finished or final state, to make whole or entire, or to fulfill or carry out.
Example: "She completed her assignment before the deadline."
As an adjective, "complete" describes something that is whole, entire, or lacking nothing.
Example: "The project is now complete."
"Complete" often implies the fulfillment of all necessary parts or requirements.

- Finish:
"Finish" is primarily used as a verb or a noun.
As a verb, "finish" means to bring something to an end, to complete the final stages or touches of something, or to reach the end of a task or process.
Example: "He finished painting the room."
As a noun, "finish" refers to the final surface treatment or appearance of something, the concluding part of a race or competition, or the final result or outcome.
Example: "The wood has a smooth finish."
"Finish" often emphasizes the end result or the final stage of a process.

In summary, while both "complete" and "finish" can indicate the end of a task or process, "complete" often emphasizes fulfilling all necessary requirements or making something whole, while "finish" focuses more on bringing something to an end or achieving a final result.
Mar 4th 2024 22:38   

Avati Safe Storage  Storage Services in Bangalore
Both "complete" and "finish" are used to talk about ending something, but there's a subtle difference in their emphasis:
Mar 6th 2024 01:36   

Alok Raj  Alok Raj: Transforming Businesses w
"Complete" and "finish" are often used interchangeably, but they have subtle differences in meaning:

Complete:

When something is "complete," it means that it has been brought to a conclusion or finished in every aspect. It implies thoroughness and typically refers to the entirety of a task or process.
Example: "She completed her assignment before the deadline."
Finish:

"Finish" generally refers to the final stage or the last action in a process. It doesn't necessarily imply thoroughness or entirety but rather the end point of a specific action or task.
Example: "He finished writing the report last night."
Mar 7th 2024 04:24   

Liz Seyi  Digital marketing manager
However, while 'finish' emphasizes the final step taken to fulfil the task, 'complete' focuses on entirety of the task and ensuring that nothing is left to do. This lesson will discuss the difference between these two verbs.
Mar 12th 2024 00:33   

Sofia A.  Business
'finish' emphasizes the final step taken to fulfil the task, 'complete' focuses on entirety of the task and ensuring that nothing is left to do
Mar 12th 2024 05:24