Meaning & Definition of word "Finish"

Finish

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

1. The last part of something, especially the end of a task or event.
- Example: We have just a short finish to the project left.
2. The degree of smoothness or refinement of a surface.
- Example: The table has a beautiful varnish finish.

1. To bring something to a complete end or to reach a conclusion.
- Example: I need to finish my homework before I can go out.
2. To complete a task or an activity.
- Example: She finished painting the fence yesterday.
3. To consume all of a particular food or drink.
- Example: He finished his drink in one gulp.

Middle English 'finisshen', from Old French 'finit', from Latin 'finire', meaning 'to bound, limit, or end'.

finish line:

The end point of a race.

finish strong:

To conclude something with a strong effort or performance.

finish what you started:

To complete a task once begun.

completion:

The act of finishing or completing something.

end:

A final part of something.

Meaning: To finish someone off

Example Sentence: He was so tired that he just needed to finish someone off with a quick nap.

Meaning: Finishing move

Example Sentence: In the video game, he executed a finishing move to defeat his opponent.