Meaning & Definition of word "Finished"
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Finished
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
verb:
- 1. Past tense and past participle of finish; to complete an action or task.
- Example: He finished his homework before dinner.
- 2. To come to an end.
- Example: The race finished with a surprising upset.
adjective:
- 1. Completed; brought to an end.
- Example: She finally finished the book she had been reading for weeks.
- 2. In a state that is fully developed or refined.
- Example: The sculpture is finished and ready for展示.
Etymology
From Middle English finisshen, from Old French finiss-, stem of finir, from Latin finire 'to end, limit.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
all finished:
Completely done with something.
finished product:
The final version of something after all processes are completed.
finished business:
Outstanding issues that need to be dealt with.
Related Words
completion:
The act or process of finishing something.
finish:
To bring something to completion.
final:
Being or occurring at the end.
Slang Meanings of finished
Meaning: Done for; unable to continue.
Example Sentence: After that last exam, I'm totally finished.
Meaning: Out of time or options.
Example Sentence: If we don’t hurry, we’ll be finished.