finish
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
verb
- To bring something to an end; to complete something.
- She finished the race in first place.
- I need to finish this report by Friday.
- Please finish your homework before you go out to play.
- To reach the end of an activity or process; to stop doing something.
- He finished eating and pushed his plate away.
- When does your class finish today?
- The movie finishes at nine o'clock.
- To use up or consume the last part of something.
- She finished the last piece of cake.
- The team finished the supplies during the long hike.
- We finished all the milk, so I need to buy more.
- To apply a final surface or coating to something (e.g., wood, metal, fabric).
- She finished the dress with lace trim.
- They finished the walls with a smooth plaster.
- The carpenter finished the table with a coat of varnish.
Antonyms
noun
- The final part or end of something.
- We stayed until the finish of the concert.
- The finish of the race was very exciting.
- The project is nearing its finish.
- The surface texture or appearance of something after it has been treated or coated.
- The car's paint has a beautiful metallic finish.
- The table has a glossy finish.
- I prefer a matte finish for my photographs.