Meaning & Definition of word "Finished"

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.