Difference between Finish and Finishing

What is the difference between Finish and Finishing?

Finish as a noun is the end of anything. while Finishing as a noun is the act of completing something

Finish

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The end of anything. A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces. A score similar to a touchdown in the game of scuffleball, worth four points. (of textiles) The result of any process changing the physical or chemical properties of cloth.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To complete (something). To apply a treatment to (a surface, etc). To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal. To come to an end.

Example sentence: It's not how you start the season, it's how you finish. If you wind up helping the team make the playoffs, that's what you play for. You don't play to put up your numbers, but to try to get a chance to make it to the World Series.

Finishing

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the act of completing somethingshooting ability

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To complete (something).

Example sentence: To me, beauty and makeup and color is like the finishing touch on everything.

We hope you now know whether to use Finish or Finishing in your sentence.

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