Meaning & use

finish

verb·Everyday

To bring an activity or task to completion; to reach the end of something.

See it in a sentence

She finished the marathon in just under four hours.

He needs another hour to finish writing his report before the deadline.

A note on using this word

"Finish" can also function as a noun referring to the final part or surface treatment of something, as in "a smooth finish."

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

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Another way to use it

2. noun

The final part of an event, or the surface treatment applied to an object.

The table has a glossy finish that makes the wood grain stand out.

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