finish

Meanings

• Verb

  Bring to an end or complete; make the final preparations for (something).

  - "They finished the project on time."
  - "I finished my dinner before leaving the table."

• Noun

  The end or close of something.

  - "The finish of the race was exciting."
  - "The finish of the book was disappointing."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

begin , initiate , start

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with finish
hush , rush , crush

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Variants

List of all variants of finish that leads to same result
finish , finished , finisher , finishers , finishes , finishing , finish line , finish lines , finish with , finished with , finishes with , finishing with , Garrison finish , Garrison finishes , photo finish , photo finishes , close finish , close/tight finish , tight finish , fight to the finish , from start to finish

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Forms

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finishes, finishing, finished

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English finnisan, from fin 'end' + -ishan 'making'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'finish' is also used in golf to refer to the final hole on a golf course.

2. In the world of horse racing, the term 'finish' is used to describe the order in which horses cross the finish line.

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Related Concepts

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1. End: The conclusion or termination of something.

2. Completion: The act of making something ready or bringing it to a successful end.

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Culture

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In art, a finish refers to the final coat or layer of paint applied to a painting, giving it a smooth and polished appearance. In sports, the term finish is used to describe the end or completion of a race.

How to Memorize "finish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a race with runners crossing the finish line.
   - Visualize a painter applying the final coat of paint to a painting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'finish' with 'completion' or 'end'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Finish' stands for 'Final Inches Near Completion'.

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