finish

/fˈɪnɪʃ/

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

[verb] [noun]

to finish

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make something end

synonyms : complete

1.1

to be stopped or ended

synonyms : cease

end

stop

terminate

antonyms : begin

to complete or reach the end of a race, competition, or activity

finally be or do something

synonyms : end up

provide with a finish

finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table

synonyms : eat up

polish off

cause to finish a relationship with somebody

Finish

[NOUN]

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

synonyms : destination

goal

the last layer that is put on the surface of something as a way of protection or decoration or the substance that does this

synonyms : coating

finishing

the act of finishing

synonyms : finishing

antonyms : beginning

(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)

designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)

the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)

event whose occurrence ends something

synonyms : conclusion

ending

antonyms : beginning

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

synonyms : cultivation

culture

polish

refinement

the temporal end; the concluding time

synonyms : close

Examples

1. The smart kid always finishes his homework quickly.

2. The team finished the race in first place.

3. You just finished your book?

4. I've finished my work.

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