emphasis Both philosophies emphasis the individual.
Both philosophies emphasize the individual. Emphasis is a noun: ‘Modern society places emphasis on achievement.’ The verb is emphasize : ‘Modern society emphasizes achievement.’ emphasize My previous teacher emphasized on the importance of grammar.
My previous teacher emphasized the importance of grammar. emphasize sth (verb) WITHOUT on : ‘The candidate made a short speech emphasizing the need "for solidarity.’ emphasis on sth (noun): ‘In all our courses there is an emphasis on student-centred learning.’ end 1
At the end I decided not to go.
In the end I decided not to go. In the end of the dinner someone made a speech.
At the end of the dinner someone made a speech. See Language Note opposite 2
In the end, I would like to wish you all a very interesting and enjoyable stay.
Finally, I would like to wish you all a very interesting and enjoyable stay. See Language Note opposite 3
The film was ended at eight-thirty.
The film ended at eight-thirty. The verb end is usually intransitive: ‘The war ended in 1975.’ ‘When does the next programme end?’ ‘Just as the film was ending, the baby woke up.’ When end is transitive, it means ‘finish or stop something’: ‘I couldn’t decide how to end the letter.’ ‘To end the meal we had some coffee and an ice-cream.’ 4
Since nobody would lend me the money, I ended asking my father for it.
