Synonyms for

Finished

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

Definition

completed or brought to an end

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

completed concluded accomplished executed

Informal

done all set wrapped up through

Literary

consummated fulfilled

Antonyms

beginning started unfinished incomplete ongoing in progress commenced

Common collocations

  • finished product
  • finished work
  • finished painting
  • finished reading
  • finished the race
  • finished the job
  • finished my homework

Word family

noun finish
verb finish
adjective finished
adverb finishedly

Usage note

Often used to describe the state of something that has been brought to an end or has reached its final point. Can sometimes imply a sense of finality or exhaustion.

Example sentences

  1. I finished my dinner quickly so I could watch TV.
  2. The race finished with a photo finish.
  3. The artist finished the painting just in time for the art show.
  4. I finally finished reading that long book.
  5. The construction workers finished building the new house.

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