What is another word for finished?

Common synonyms for finished include complete, end, polishoff, begin, stop.

What is the opposite of finished?

Antonyms of finished include beginning, started, unfinished, incomplete, ongoing.

Synonyms for

Finished

Adjective / 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

complete end polishoff begin stop cease finish terminate windup eatup unfinished landup fetchup finishup ruined endup concluded completed ended over done through terminated accomplished achieved perfected settled resolved finalized closed consummated fulfilled satisfied executed polished

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.

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