Word: Finish

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

Definitions

• Verb: To complete an activity or task; to reach the end of something. Example: “I need to finish my homework before I can go out.”
  • Phrasal Verb: finish off, meaning to consume the last part of something or to completely eliminate something. Example: “He finished off the last piece of pizza.”
• Noun: The end or conclusion of something; the final stage or act of completing a process. Example: “The finish line marked the end of the marathon.”

Phrases

• “Finish what you started”: This phrase encourages someone to complete a task they have begun.
• “To be finished with something”: To have completed a task or to be done dealing with a situation. Example: “I’m finally finished with that project.”
• “The finishing touch”: Something added to make something else complete or perfect. Example: “The gold trim was the finishing touch on the painting.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “I’ll finish reading this chapter before bed.”
• Phrasal Verb: “Let’s finish off the project today so we can start fresh tomorrow.”
• Noun: “The furniture had a smooth finish that made it look elegant.”

Synonyms

• Complete (verb)
• End (verb and noun)
• Conclude (verb)
• Accomplish (verb)
• Close (verb)
• Wrap up (phrasal verb)
• Completion (noun)
• Conclusion (noun)