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Definition of finished - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
completioncompleted or brought to an end
- The project is finished and ready for review.
2.
- After the marathon, he was completely finished..
3.
qualityperfected or brought to the highest quality
- The finished product was flawless and impressive.
4.
surfaceTECH. having a surface coating or finish appliedTECH.
- The table had a polished, finished look.
Expressions with finished
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starting well makes completing easier
Remember, well begun is half finished when starting your project.
result of a creative or artistic process
The gallery displayed the artist's finished product.
only partially completed or done
The painting on the easel is half-finished.
product that is complete and ready for use
The factory produces the finished article ready for shipment.
ask if someone has completely ended speaking or doing something
Have you quite finished your story yet?
accepting that something completed cannot be changed
We can't change the past; what's finished is finished.
partly processed but not ready for use
The factory shipped semi-finished steel to other plants.
product ready for sale after manufacturing
The warehouse stores each finished good separately.
almost completely done or finished
Relax, it's nigh on finished; I just need to proofread the last page.
Origin of finished
Latin, finire (end)
Terms with finished included in their meaning
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incomplete
not completed or finished
concluded
finished, ended
completion
finished or brought to an end
completion
having completed or finished an activity
finished artwork
picture made with pencil or pen
finished picture
artwork created using paint on a surface
neutral question
asking if someone has finished something
finished action
have finished doing something
completion
be finished or completed
education certificate
official paper showing you finished a course or passed exams
education
school classes have finished for the day or term
finalization
state of being finished or complete
time limit
time by which something must be finished
project
planned day when a project or task must be finished and handed over
ended
finished or no longer happening
finished
completed and no longer in existence
art
quick drawing not intended as a finished work
finished task
asking if someone has finished what they are doing
late tasks
not finished or late with something expected
completion
have finished a task or process successfully
late tasks
not finished or late in doing something expected
symbol mark
mark showing something is correct, agreed, or finished
unfinished
not yet finished or completed
ongoing activity
engaged in an activity not yet finished
Examples of finished in a sentence
Dinner is finished, so we can leave now. She felt finished after the long meeting. The team was finished by the end of the season. The finished sculpture was displayed in the gallery. Her finished work received high praise from critics. The finished surface of the sculpture gleamed under the lights.
Each finished product is inspected for quality assurance.
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- French:terminé, épuisé, ...
- German:abgeschlossen, erschöpft, ...
- Italian:completato, esausto, ...
- Spanish:terminado, agotado, ...
- Portuguese:concluído, esgotado, ...
- Chinese:完成的, 筋疲力尽的, ...
- Japanese:完了した, 疲れ果てた, ...
- Arabic:مُنْجَز, مُجْهَد, ...
- Hebrew:גָמוּר, גָּמוּר, ...
- Russian:завершенный, измотанный, ...
- Ukrainian:завершений, виснажений, ...
- Hindi:पूरा, थका हुआ, ...
Definition of finish - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actiontr./intr. complete a task or activitytr./intr.
- I need to finish my homework before dinner.
2.
completionintr. come to an end or conclusionintr.
- The meeting will finish at 3 PM.
3.
relationshiptr. UK end a relationship or associationtr. UK
- She decided to finish her friendship with him.
4.
conflicttr. US destroy or defeat completelytr. US
- The team managed to finish their rivals in the final match.
5.
crafttr. TECH. apply a final treatment to a surfacetr. TECH.
- They will finish the table with a glossy varnish.
Noun
1.
conclusionend or completion of something
- The finish of the race was thrilling.
2.
designsurface texture or appearance
- The table has a smooth finish.
3.
qualityTECH. completeness and high quality of workmanshipTECH.
- The finish of the sculpture is impressive.
4.
sportsTECH. ability to sprint at the end of a raceTECH.
- He showed great finish in the last lap.
5.
artfinal touch or polish
- The painting needs a finish to shine.
6.
wineTECH. taste of a wine as it is swallowedTECH.
- The wine has a fruity finish.
Images of finish
surface texture or appearance
Expressions with finish
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end an activity or task
We can go out once I finish with my work.
complete a task or activity fully
She decided to finish off the report tonight.
complete the last part of something
She decided to finish up her homework before going out..
complete something that was started
We need to finish out the project this week.
nearing the end of a task or event
With the project approaching the finish line, the team worked extra hours.
end something successfully or impressively
The team finished on a high note with a victory.
competition with a very close outcome
The election was decided by a photo finish.
end something with a good impression
The meeting finished on a positive note with a joke.
kind people often lose to aggressive people
He was too kind, proving nice guys finish last.
close finish where a blanket could cover all
The horse race had a blanket finish.
exciting end to a competition or event
The race had a grandstand finish with three runners neck and neck..
involved until the end
She stayed in at the finish of the project.
line marking the end of a race
The runner collapsed just before the finish line..
throughout the entire process or duration
She managed the project from start to finish.
complete a race or competition
She was the first to cross the finish in the marathon.
complete something with a high level of performance
Despite a slow start, the team managed to finish strong.
time when an event ends
The race's finish time was 3:45 PM.
complete a race or competition
She reached the finish line first in the marathon.
result of being second in a competition
She was proud of her second-place finish in the marathon.
result of being third in a competition
She celebrated her third-place finish in the marathon.
in a way that continues until the end is reached
She ran to the finish without stopping.
achievement of securing the top position in a competition
Her first-place finish in the race was celebrated.
cosmetic quality of a product's assembly and appearance
The car's fit and finish impressed the buyers.
smooth shiny surface on paint paper or another material
The table has a gloss finish that reflects the overhead lights.
Origin of finish
Latin, finis (end)
Examples of finish in a sentence
They finish their workout with stretching exercises. He will finish his homework before dinner. The project is expected to finish by next month. He finished his partnership with the company. They decided to finish their collaboration on the project. They finished the enemy forces swiftly.
The virus finished the crops in days. He will finish the sculpture with a wax coat. The craftsman will finish the wood with oil. The finish of the project was celebrated by everyone. We eagerly awaited the finish of the movie. The car's finish was glossy and sleek. They admired the matte finish on the sculpture. The finish on the table was smooth and glossy. He admired the finish of the handcrafted guitar. Her finish carried her past two runners near the line. The cyclist saved his finish for the final hill. The sculpture requires a finish to look complete. The table's finish gives it a glossy appearance. The finish of the wine lingered pleasantly. Critics praised the smooth finish of the vintage.
View all translations of finish
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- French:terminer, fin, ...
- German:fertigstellen, Ende, ...
- Italian:finire, conclusione, ...
- Spanish:terminar, final, ...
- Portuguese:acabar, final, ...
- Chinese:完成, 结尾, ...
- Japanese:終わらせる, フィニッシュ, ...
- Arabic:أَكْمَلَ, نِهايَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְסַיֵּם, סִיוּם, ...
- Russian:закончить, финиш, ...
- Ukrainian:завершити, фініш, ...
- Hindi:पूरा करना, समापन, ...
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