finished; finishing; finishes
Definition of finish
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to come to an end : terminate
The meeting finished at noon.
b
: end sense 1b
2a
: to come to the end of a course, task, or undertaking
I shall finish with a Chopin nocturne— Lillian Hellman
b
: to end relations
—used with with decided to finish with him for good
3
: to end a competition in a specified manner or position
finished third in the race
1a
: to bring to an end : terminate
finished the speech and sat down
b
: to use or dispose of entirely
her sandwich finished the loaf
2a
: to bring to completion or issue
hope to finish their new home before winter
b
: to provide with a finish
especially
: to put a final coat or surface on
finish a table with varnish
3a
: to defeat or ruin utterly and finally
the scandal finished his career
b
: to bring about the death of
—usually used with off The gladiator finished off his opponent.
finish
nounDefinition of finish (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: something that completes or perfects: such as
a
: the fine or decorative work required for a building or one of its parts
b
: a finishing material used in painting
c
: the final treatment or coating of a surface
d
: the taste in the mouth after swallowing a beverage (such as wine)
2a
: final stage : end
b
: the cause of one's ruin
3
: the result or product of a finishing process
a glossy finish
4
: the quality or state of being perfected
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The first known use of finish was in the 14th century
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