finish

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verb

fin·ish ˈfi-nish How to pronounce finish (audio)

finished; finishing; finishes

intransitive verb

: to come to an end : terminate

The meeting finished at noon.

: end sense 1b

: to come to the end of a course, task, or undertaking

I shall finish with a Chopin nocturne

Lillian Hellman

: to end relations

—used with with

decided to finish with him for good

: to end a competition in a specified manner or position

finished third in the race

transitive verb

: to bring to an end : terminate

finished the speech and sat down

: to use or dispose of entirely

her sandwich finished the loaf

: to bring to completion or issue

hope to finish their new home before winter

: to provide with a finish

especially : to put a final coat or surface on

finish a table with varnish

: to defeat or ruin utterly and finally

the scandal finished his career

: to bring about the death of

—usually used with off

The gladiator finished off his opponent.

finisher noun

Synonyms

Verb

complete
consummate
finalize
perfect
polish

Noun

capper
close
closing
conclusion
consummation
end
endgame
ending
finale
finis
grand finale
homestretch
mop-up
windup
wrap-up

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb You can't watch TV until you finish your homework. He started his homework two hours ago and he still hasn't finished. They hope to finish their new home by winter. They're building a new home and they hope to finish by winter. The chairman finished the meeting at noon. The meeting finished on a positive note. Noun a suspense film with a perfect surprise finish The table had a shiny finish. I need to put one more coat of finish on the chair. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Ruud used flawless footwork for side-to-side defense and found openings to deliver deep groundstrokes that could finish off points.

Howard Fendrich, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 The UConn men’s basketball team will begin Big East conference play for the 2022-23 season on the road at Butler on Dec. 17 and finish it on the road at Villanova on March 4.

Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 On the near-touchdown catch in the front corner of the end zone in the first quarter, Harrison tried to pull the ball back to his body and secure it, but couldn’t finish before hitting the ground.

Nathan Baird, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Between the goals, Jamail Holmes, a sophomore forward, created numerous scoring chances, but couldn’t finish.

Randy Mcroberts, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 In Russia, people heard a man who could never finish a sentence or get to the punch line—and whose accent marked him, to the end, as a country bumpkin.

Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2022 Anhedönia plans to finish the book on tour and deliver a final draft by the new year.

Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 If the money comes through, Haukom said construction could ideally finish by 2025, although that date is not set in stone.

Blake Nelsonstaff Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Wilson went on to finish second on Cleveland with 944 defensive snaps and 82 tackles that season.

Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 20 Aug. 2022

Noun

Very light with strong lime flavors, acidic finish.

Marc Bona, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 The sophomore won the varsity race at the Lebanon Running Warrior Invitational in a time of 16:35.90, helping Milford to a third-place team finish.

Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 Team USA came from eight points down to set up the finish.

Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2022 Alongside an anti-reflective and UV-blocking finish, Warby Parker offers custom prescription lenses of any nature on all of its frames, including the Wright frame.

Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 Tannhauser said the process of welcoming a new retailer usually takes about six months start to finish.

George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The finish-line picture from the phototimer was inadvertently blocked by a judge.

Frank Litsky, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The fit and finish of the $399 Px7 S2 is meticulous.

Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 Eastern Time, a record for the latest finish of a match at the U.S. Open.

Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English finisshen, borrowed from Anglo-French finiss-, stem of finir, going back to Latlin fīnīre "to mark out the boundaries, limit, put an end to, bring to a close," derivative of fīnis "boundary, limit, ending" — more at final entry 1

Noun

derivative of finish entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun

1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	finishes
释义	finish 1 of 2 verb fin·ish ˈfi-nish finished; finishing; finishes intransitive verb 1 a : to come to an end : terminate The meeting finished at noon. b : end sense 1b 2 a : to come to the end of a course, task, or undertaking I shall finish with a Chopin nocturne Lillian Hellman b : to end relations —used with with decided to finish with him for good 3 : to end a competition in a specified manner or position finished third in the race transitive verb 1 a : to bring to an end : terminate finished the speech and sat down b : to use or dispose of entirely her sandwich finished the loaf 2 a : to bring to completion or issue hope to finish their new home before winter b : to provide with a finish especially : to put a final coat or surface on finish a table with varnish 3 a : to defeat or ruin utterly and finally the scandal finished his career b : to bring about the death of —usually used with off The gladiator finished off his opponent. finisher noun finish 2 of 2 noun 1 : something that completes or perfects: such as a : the fine or decorative work required for a building or one of its parts b : a finishing material used in painting c : the final treatment or coating of a surface d : the taste in the mouth after swallowing a beverage (such as wine) 2 a : final stage : end b : the cause of one's ruin 3 : the result or product of a finishing process a glossy finish 4 : the quality or state of being perfected Synonyms Verb complete consummate finalize perfect polish Noun capper close closing conclusion consummation end endgame ending finale finis grand finale homestretch mop-up windup wrap-up See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb You can't watch TV until you finish your homework. He started his homework two hours ago and he still hasn't finished. They hope to finish their new home by winter. They're building a new home and they hope to finish by winter. The chairman finished the meeting at noon. The meeting finished on a positive note. Noun a suspense film with a perfect surprise finish The table had a shiny finish. I need to put one more coat of finish on the chair. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Ruud used flawless footwork for side-to-side defense and found openings to deliver deep groundstrokes that could finish off points. Howard Fendrich, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 The UConn men’s basketball team will begin Big East conference play for the 2022-23 season on the road at Butler on Dec. 17 and finish it on the road at Villanova on March 4. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 On the near-touchdown catch in the front corner of the end zone in the first quarter, Harrison tried to pull the ball back to his body and secure it, but couldn’t finish before hitting the ground. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Between the goals, Jamail Holmes, a sophomore forward, created numerous scoring chances, but couldn’t finish. Randy Mcroberts, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 In Russia, people heard a man who could never finish a sentence or get to the punch line—and whose accent marked him, to the end, as a country bumpkin. Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2022 Anhedönia plans to finish the book on tour and deliver a final draft by the new year. Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 If the money comes through, Haukom said construction could ideally finish by 2025, although that date is not set in stone. Blake Nelsonstaff Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Wilson went on to finish second on Cleveland with 944 defensive snaps and 82 tackles that season. Mark Inabinett \| Minabinett@al.com, al, 20 Aug. 2022 Noun Very light with strong lime flavors, acidic finish. Marc Bona, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 The sophomore won the varsity race at the Lebanon Running Warrior Invitational in a time of 16:35.90, helping Milford to a third-place team finish. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 Team USA came from eight points down to set up the finish. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2022 Alongside an anti-reflective and UV-blocking finish, Warby Parker offers custom prescription lenses of any nature on all of its frames, including the Wright frame. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 Tannhauser said the process of welcoming a new retailer usually takes about six months start to finish. George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The finish-line picture from the phototimer was inadvertently blocked by a judge. Frank Litsky, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The fit and finish of the $399 Px7 S2 is meticulous. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 Eastern Time, a record for the latest finish of a match at the U.S. Open. Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English finisshen, borrowed from Anglo-French finiss-, stem of finir, going back to Latlin fīnīre "to mark out the boundaries, limit, put an end to, bring to a close," derivative of fīnis "boundary, limit, ending" — more at final entry 1 Noun derivative of finish entry 1 First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing finish from start to finish close/tight finish fight to the finish finish line finish with photo finish Garrison finish from start to finish close/tight finish fight to the finish finish line finish with photo finish Garrison finish See More Kids Definition finish 1 of 2 verb fin·ish ˈfi-nish finished; finishing 1 : to bring or come to an end : complete 2 : to use up completely I finished the pie. 3 : to end a competition in a certain position I finished third in the race. 4 : to put a final coat or surface on He finished the wood table with varnish. finish 2 of 2 noun 1 : end entry 1 sense 2, conclusion The race had a close finish. 2 : the final treatment or coating of a surface or the appearance given by such a treatment The table has a shiny finish. finishes 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of finish 1 as in completes to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done we should finish the painting of the house by tomorrow Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance completes finalizes accomplishes polishes perfects executes fulfills consummates does gets through achieves fulfils improves performs effects sticks out refines enhances shines carries out amends enriches machines discharges carries through betters meliorates follows through (with) ameliorates touches up rounds (off or out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms drops abandons quits discontinues forsakes deserts 2 as in ends to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point we'll finish the concert before dark Synonyms & Similar Words ends concludes completes closes winds up climaxes wraps up terminates rings down the curtain (on) crowns closes out puts paid to consummates rounds (off or out) perfects suspends stops halts Antonyms & Near Antonyms begins starts commences opens inaugurates 3 as in stops to come to an end the three-day race finished yesterday Synonyms & Similar Words ends stops concludes expires halts ceases passes closes terminates dies goes elapses determines stalls discontinues winds up quits lapses breaks off leaves off breaks up pauses lets up stays suspends dead-ends bites the dust winks (out) knocks off breaks down cuts out gives over winds down desists (from) refrains (from) lays off (of) packs (up or in) abates conks (out) peters (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms continues persists hangs on prolongs extends protracts draws out See More finishes 2 of 2 noun plural of finish 1 as in endings the last part of a process or action a pie-eating contest is the fair's traditional finish Synonyms & Similar Words endings ends conclusions closes finales culminations climaxes closings consummations finises tops windups grand finales endgames mop-ups cappers homestretches crescendoes crescendos wrap-ups pinnacles peaks copestones crowns acmes zeniths summits capstones apexes anticlimaxes codas aftermaths epilogues postscripts tip-tops tail ends tag ends coups de grâce crescendi coups de grace meridians high-water marks epilogs shanks apices Antonyms & Near Antonyms starts beginnings openings dawns baselines day ones introductions prefaces overtures nascencies nascences preludes preambles prologues prologs forewords See More 2 as in halts the stopping of a process or activity an all-out fight right to the finish Synonyms & Similar Words halts ends endings closes cessations stops conclusions stays closures ceases terminations shutdowns offsets stoppages pauses arrests cutoffs discontinuances discontinuations checks closedowns lapses arrestments shutoffs expirations surceases suspensions interruptions phaseouts breaks mop-ups moratoriums layoffs standstills letups abeyances moratoria Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuations extensions continuances persistences prolongations
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