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- [fin-ish]
- /ˈfɪn ɪʃ/
- /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/
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- [fin-ish]
- /ˈfɪn ɪʃ/
Definitions of finishing word
- verb with object finishing to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete: to finish a novel; to finish breakfast. 1
- verb with object finishing to come to the end of (a course, period of time, etc.): to finish school. 1
- verb with object finishing to use completely (often followed by up or off): to finish up a can of paint; to finish off the rest of the milk. 1
- verb with object finishing to overcome completely; destroy or kill (often followed by off): This spray will finish off the cockroaches. 1
- verb with object finishing to complete and perfect in detail; put the final touches on (sometimes followed by up): He decided to finish his plan more carefully. She finished up a painting. 1
- verb with object finishing to put a finish on (wood, metal, etc.): We finished the desk in antique red lacquer. 1
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Origin of finishing
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English finisshen < Anglo-French, Middle French finiss-, long stem of finir < Latin fīnīre to end. See fine1
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Parts of speech for Finishing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
finishing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
finishing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for finishing
adjective finishing
- last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- lattermost — latest; last.
- operating — used or engaged in performing operations: an operating surgeon.
- hindermost — Hindmost.
- rearmost — farthest in the rear; last.
noun finishing
- windup — the conclusion of any action, activity, etc.; the end or close.
- sequel — a literary work, movie, etc., that is complete in itself but continues the narrative of a preceding work.
- woodwork — objects or parts made of wood.
- phoenix — a state in SW United States. 113,909 sq. mi. (295,025 sq. km). Capital: Phoenix. Abbreviation: AZ (for use with zip code), Ariz.
- panelling — wood or other material made into panels.
Antonyms for finishing
adjective finishing
- proemial — an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.
- headmost — most advanced; foremost.
- preparative — preparatory.
- front — the foremost part or surface of anything.
- prelusive — introductory.
Top questions with finishing
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