Meaning & Definition
verb
Past tense and past participle of finish; to complete an action or task.
He finished his homework before dinner.
To come to an end.
The race finished with a surprising upset.
adjective
Completed; brought to an end.
She finally finished the book she had been reading for weeks.
In a state that is fully developed or refined.
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.
Slang Meanings
Done for; unable to continue.
After that last exam, I'm totally finished.
Out of time or options.
If we don’t hurry, we’ll be finished.