finishing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of completing or bringing to an end

• Noun

  The decorative or protective coating applied to the surface of an object

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Antonyms

begin , initiate , start

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with finishing
dining , wining , shining , whining

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Financing (English) : The process of providing capital for a business, project, or financial security
   

2. Finnishing (English) : A typographical error for 'finishing'
   

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Variants

List of all variants of finishing that leads to same result
finish , finished , finisher , finishers , finishes , finishing , finishing school , finishing schools , finishing line , finishing touch , putting the finishing touches , finish with , finished with , finishes with , finishing with

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Forms

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finishes, finishing, has finished, had finished, will finish, would finish

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Etymology

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From Old French 'finir' meaning 'to end, to finish'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'finishing school' originally referred to a school where young women learned domestic skills, such as sewing and cooking, to prepare them for marriage?

2. In the world of sports, the term 'finishing kick' refers to a final burst of energy or speed that enables an athlete to win a race or competition

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Related Concepts

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1. Completion: The state or action of completing a task or process

2. Termination: The act of bringing something to an end, often with finality

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Culture

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In literature, 'finishing' has been used metaphorically to describe the end of a relationship or the resolution of a conflict. In art, it can refer to the application of a final coat of paint or varnish to a painting. In music, it can refer to the final notes or chords of a song.

How to Memorize "finishing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of crossing the finish line in a race, or painting the final strokes on a canvas

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction that comes with completing a task

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Finish Faster' to help remember the meaning of the word

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