finish (Meaning)
finish (n)
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
the temporal end; the concluding time
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
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
(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
the act of finishing
finish (v)
come or bring to a finish or an end
finally be or do something
have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
provide with a finish
finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
cause to finish a relationship with somebody
finish (v. t.)
To arrive at the end of; to bring to an end; to put an end to; to make an end of; to terminate.
To bestow the last required labor upon; to complete; to bestow the utmost possible labor upon; to perfect; to accomplish; to polish.
finish (v. i.)
To come to an end; to terminate.
To end; to die.
finish (n.)
That which finishes, puts an end to/ or perfects.
The joiner work and other finer work required for the completion of a building, especially of the interior. See Inside finish, and Outside finish.
The labor required to give final completion to any work; hence, minute detail, careful elaboration, or the like.
See Finishing coat, under Finishing.
The result of completed labor, as on the surface of an object; manner or style of finishing; as, a rough, dead, or glossy finish given to cloth, stone, metal, etc.
Completion; -- opposed to start, or beginning.
Synonyms & Antonyms of finish
Synonyms:
- perform
- amend
- enrich
- shine
- follow through (with)
- round (off or out)
- ameliorate
- effect
- better
- carry out
- refine
- enhance
- carry through
- stick out
- discharge
- machine
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
finish Sentence Examples
- The marathon runner was inching closer to the finish line with each labored step.
- The artist put the finishing touches on his masterpiece, a portrait that captured the essence of his subject.
- The construction crew worked around the clock to finish the new bridge before the deadline.
- She was so close to finishing her homework, but she couldn't seem to find the answer to the last question.
- The detective was determined to finish the case, no matter how long it took.
- The student spent hours studying for the final exam, hoping to finish with a high grade.
- The company was on the verge of finishing a major project that would revolutionize the industry.
- The chef carefully arranged the ingredients on the plate, adding the finishing touches to a culinary masterpiece.
- The hikers were relieved to finally reach the finish line after a long and challenging trek through the mountains.
- The young girl beamed with pride as she crossed the finish line of her first 5K race.
FAQs About the word finish
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance), the temporal end; the concluding time, a highly developed stat
complete, achieve, polish, fulfill, execute,finalize, perfect, accomplish, improve, do
abandon,drop, discontinue, quit, quit, drop, abandon, discontinue, forsake, desert
The marathon runner was inching closer to the finish line with each labored step.
The artist put the finishing touches on his masterpiece, a portrait that captured the essence of his subject.
The construction crew worked around the clock to finish the new bridge before the deadline.
She was so close to finishing her homework, but she couldn't seem to find the answer to the last question.
