finished

adjective

fin·​ished ˈfi-nisht How to pronounce finished (audio)
1
: entirely done
Are you finished yet?
: brought to a completed state
reviewing a finished manuscript
a finished job
To keep a finished drawing from being smeared or soiled, spray it with a fixative.Reader's Digest Crafts & Hobbies
Converting inputs into finished goods and services is the essential function of every economic organization.Michael Rothschild
a house with a finished basement/attic [=a basement/attic that has floors, ceilings, and walls like the rooms in the main part of the house]
2
: provided with a finish : having a final treatment or coating on the surface
a shop that sells finished oak furniture
finished wood flooring
3
: marked by the highest quality : consummate
finished workmanship

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 on the Web At the end of the process, writers could revise the work and head towards releasing a finished product, either traditionally or through self-publishing. Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Sep. 2024 Skipping this time-consuming step is a surefire way to lead to a messy finished product. Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024 When Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. cut off imports of Russian oil and finished products. Robert Rapier, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 The hardened finished product, which looks like black charcoal, can be safely held in-hand. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for finished 

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Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of finished was in 1582

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“Finished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finished. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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