Definition of finished
: marked by the highest quality : consummate finished workmanship
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Examples of finished in a Sentence
He started his homework two hours ago and he still isn't finished.
I'll wait here until you're finished.
The job is finally finished.
We were pleased with the finished product.
We're finished! I never want to see you again!
She says she's finished with that guy.
This scandal means that his career is finished.
Recent Examples of finished from the Web
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The finished bonus room area is well-suited as a quiet living area, a family retreat or a mother-in-law type suite.
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The director’s plea that people should wait to see the finished film before rendering judgment has been endorsed by the Ministry of Culture and various senior officials, including Dmitri S. Peskov, Putin’s spokesman.
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Rene Ingoglia, Massachusetts-Running Back-Finished career ranked second all-time in FCS history in TDs (54) and as school's all-time leader in rushing (4,624) and carries (905) among others...
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But without having a finished product to test, there’s no way of knowing for sure.
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Flexibility is necessary given how priorities have changed, such as whether applicants completed a four-year degree, finished high school, or already have real-world experience.
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Kathryn Shea, a junior finished fourth in the 800, second in the 1,600 and third in the 3,200.
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An enticing selection of finished and soon-to-be finished homes await in Shoal Creek Valley in Kansas City’s Northland, exemplifying builder Brookfield Residential’s fresh architectural style and impeccable craftsmanship.
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The finished gardens provide the perfect backdrop for monumental works placed in -- and against -- the dramatic scenery.
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FINISHED Defined for English Language Learners
finished
playDefinition of finished for English Language Learners
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: having reached the end of an activity, job, etc.
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: not requiring more work : entirely done or completed
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: having reached the end of a romantic relationship
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