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Finish

Verb / ˈfɪnɪʃ / Another word for finish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to bring something to an end; complete

Synonyms & similar words

goal terminate coating finis beginning ending culture cultivation complete end refinement finale cease finishing start destination last conclusion polish begin close stop complete conclude end terminate accomplish achieve execute finalize fulfill realize close discontinue halt cease stop

Synonyms by register

Formal

complete conclude accomplish execute

Informal

wrap up get done knock off polish off

Literary

consummate perfect

Antonyms

start begin commence initiate open launch

Common collocations

  • finish line
  • finish the job
  • finish first
  • finish writing
  • finish up
  • finish the race
  • finish the project

Word family

noun finish
verb finish
adjective finished

Usage note

While 'finish' can be used in most contexts, 'complete' or 'conclude' are often preferred in more formal settings. Be mindful of phrasal verbs like 'finish up', which is generally informal.

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Example sentences

  1. I need to finish my breakfast before we leave.
  2. Can you finish your chores before dinner?
  3. I will finish my book by the end of the week.
  4. She wants to finish college before getting a job.
  5. We have to finish building the puzzle before bedtime.

Quotes

  • The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • It's not how you start or even how you middle that matters, it's how you finish. -David Bach
  • The finish line is just the beginning of a whole new race. -Unknown

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