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	finishing
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. finishing 1 of 3 adjective as in closing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance closing ending stopping passing concluding dying terminating ceasing discontinuing desisting expiring lapsing leaving off quitting winding up subsiding moderating waning ebbing abating letting up dying (down) Antonyms & Near Antonyms remaining leftover residual lingering lasting enduring continuing persisting holding up keeping up abiding biding holding on running on perduring See More finishing 2 of 3 noun as in stopping Synonyms & Similar Words stopping ending rest stoppage cessation interim downtime discontinuance hitch termination interval suspension interlude intermission lapse respite expiration moratorium abeyance interruption surcease breather time-out hiatus lull gap discontinuity pause break breath recess Antonyms & Near Antonyms progress continuation progression persistence endurance extension prolongation See More finishing 3 of 3 verb present participle of finish 1 as in completing 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 completing polishing finalizing accomplishing fulfilling executing perfecting consummating doing achieving getting through improving performing refining effecting sticking out enhancing carrying out amending machining bettering enriching carrying through shining ameliorating discharging meliorating following through (with) touching up rounding (off or out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms dropping abandoning quitting discontinuing forsaking deserting 2 as in ending to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point we'll finish the concert before dark Synonyms & Similar Words ending concluding completing closing wrapping up crowning terminating winding up climaxing closing out putting paid to ringing down the curtain (on) perfecting consummating suspending rounding (off or out) stopping halting Antonyms & Near Antonyms starting beginning opening commencing inaugurating 3 as in concluding to come to an end the three-day race finished yesterday Synonyms & Similar Words ending stopping concluding halting closing expiring ceasing passing terminating going dying stalling quitting determining discontinuing elapsing lapsing breaking off leaving off winding up breaking up letting up staying dead-ending pausing suspending biting the dust winking (out) cutting out knocking off giving over breaking down winding down laying off (of) desisting (from) refraining (from) packing (up or in) abating conking (out) petering (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuing extending prolonging persisting hanging on protracting drawing out See More
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