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| fin·ish [ fínnish ] |
verb (past and past participle fin·ished, present participle fin·ish·ing, 3rd person present singular fin·ish·es) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb stop: to come to an end, or bring something to an end
  We've finished eating.
Can we finish work for tonight?
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2. transitive verb consume: to eat, drink, or use all of something
Who finished the cake?
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3. transitive verb destroy somebody or something: to kill, ruin, or exhaust somebody or something
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informal
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finished his career in business
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4. transitive verb complete surface effect of something: to treat something, especially wood or metal, in order to achieve a desired surface effect
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5. transitive verb give something or somebody final enhancements: to give something or somebody the final touches, qualities, or skills that are required to create a desired effect
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noun (plural fin·ish·es) |
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1. end part: the terminating part of something
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2. special top layer: a surface texture or final coat applied to something, especially wood or metal
a mirror with a gilt finish
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3. sports end of race: the final part of a race, especially a sprint, acceleration, or challenge, near the finish line
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4. construction manufacturing quality of workmanship: the degree of care with which a product has been manufactured or a job of work has been carried out, judged by its final appearance
The finish on the woodwork is poor.
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| [14th century. < Old French feniss-, stem of fenir< Latin finire< finis "end"] |
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| fin·ish·er noun |
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