Based on: McCarthy, M. O’Dell, F. (2008), Collocations in use, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
TO END
- To stop with a clear conclusion. We use it when there’s an important change.
Example: World War II ended in 1945. - END can’t be followed by either the infinitive (to- form) or the -ing form.
Example: Markendeddrying his hair. => This sentence isn’t correct!
The correct sentence is: Mark finished drying his hair.
TO FINISH
- To bring something to an end.
Example: Are you sure you’ll finish your essay by Monday? - To eat, drink the last of something.
Example: I’m sorry, I just finished the coffee. - It can be followed by the -ing form, but not by the infinitive.
Example: Theyhave finishedto play. => This sentence is not correct!
The correct sentence is: They have finished playing.
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