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end the race vs finish the race

Both 'end the race' and 'finish the race' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'End the race' is used to refer to stopping the race before it is completed, while 'finish the race' is used to talk about completing the race successfully.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1690 views

end the race

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to stopping the race before it is completed, for example, due to bad weather or an accident.

Examples:

  • The officials decided to end the race early due to safety concerns.
  • In case of an emergency, we may need to end the race abruptly.

Alternatives:

  • stop the race
  • terminate the race
  • halt the race
  • call off the race
  • cancel the race

finish the race

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when talking about successfully completing the race, reaching the finish line.

Examples:

  • She was determined to finish the race despite the challenging conditions.
  • It felt amazing to finally finish the race after months of training.
  • Can I please finish the race?
  • An inspiration, a reason to finish the race.
  • But you didn't finish the race.
  • My horse didn't finish the race.
  • You get one when you finish the race.
  • You finish the race... I'll forgive all the back rent you owe.
  • He said no because you didn't finish the race.
  • LORENZO: For me, it was even harder to finish the race than it was in Assen, because my physical condition was much worse after one month without training.
  • You pull a heist in the middle, you still finish the race, but you claim to have been in the race the whole time. It's perfect.
  • This is very peculiar, So you have the World Championship riding on your having to finish the race, obviously to get the World Championship,
  • I will bet you 50 bucks you don't even finish the race.
  • It is important to success to be able to finish the race.
  • I will bet you 50 bucks you don't even finish the race.
  • I told you I would finish the race.
  • I'm in this for the long haul, and I'm in this to finish the race.
  • I wanted to finish the race and finish in first position, because He is the greatest and He will give me this race after all.
  • So, you think Captain Cappuccino's going to be able to finish the race?
  • Finish the race, of course.

Alternatives:

  • complete the race
  • cross the finish line
  • reach the finish line
  • wrap up the race
  • conclude the race

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