What does finish mean in English? Meaning of finish definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "finish": a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Noun
Meaning: a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)Example: the boat had a metallic finish
he applied a coat of a clear finish
when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenlySynonyms: coating
finish
finishingHyponyms: glaze
shoeshineHypernyms: decorativenessMeaning of "finish": come or bring to a finish or an end
Verb
Meaning: come or bring to a finish or an endExample: He finished the dishes
She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree
The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hoursSynonyms: complete
finishHyponyms: accomplish
action
carry out
carry through
clear up
close
execute
finish off
finish out
finish up
follow out
follow through
follow up
fulfil
fulfill
get through
go through
implement
mop up
polish off
put through
round out
see through
top
top off
wrap upHypernyms: end
terminateMeaning of "finish": the temporal end; the concluding time
Noun
Meaning: the temporal end; the concluding timeExample: the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
the market was up at the finish
they were playing better at the close of the seasonSynonyms: close
conclusion
finale
finis
finish
last
stopping pointHypernyms: end
endingMeaning of "finish": finally be or do something
Verb
Meaning: finally be or do somethingExample: He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart
he wound up being unemployed and living at home againSynonyms: end up
fetch up
finish
finish up
land up
wind upHypernyms: act
moveMeaning of "finish": a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
Noun
Meaning: a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable qualityExample: they performed with great polish
I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost artSynonyms: cultivation
culture
finish
polish
refinementHypernyms: flawlessness
ne plus ultra
perfectionMeaning of "finish": have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
Verb
Meaning: have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphoricalExample: the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed
Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other
My property ends by the bushes
The symphony ends in a pianissimoSynonyms: cease
end
finish
stop
terminateHyponyms: adjourn
break
break up
climax
close
come out
conclude
culminate
cut out
disappear
discontinue
go
go away
go out
lapse
pass away
recess
run low
run out
run short
turn out
vanishAntonyms: begin
startMeaning of "finish": the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
Noun
Meaning: the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)Example: a crowd assembled at the finish
he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into viewSynonyms: destination
finish
goalHyponyms: finish line
finishing lineHypernyms: end
terminalMeaning of "finish": provide with a finish
Verb
Meaning: provide with a finishExample: The carpenter finished the table beautifully
this shirt is not finished properlySynonyms: finishHyponyms: broom
dressHypernyms: coat
surfaceMeaning of "finish": designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
Noun
Meaning: designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)Example: excitement grew as the finish neared
my horse was several lengths behind at the finish
the winner is the team with the most points at the finishSynonyms: finishHyponyms: draw
photo finish
runner-up finish
second-place finish
standoff
third-place finish
tieHypernyms: happening
natural event
occurrence
occurrentMeaning of "finish": finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
Verb
Meaning: finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the tableExample: She polished off the remaining potatoesSynonyms: eat up
finish
polish offHyponyms: put away
tuck away
tuck inHypernyms: eatMeaning of "finish": the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
Noun
Meaning: the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)Example: booze will be the finish of him
it was a fight to the finishSynonyms: finishHypernyms: downfall
ruin
ruinationMeaning of "finish": cause to finish a relationship with somebody
Verb
Meaning: cause to finish a relationship with somebodyExample: That finished me with MarySynonyms: finishHypernyms: end
terminateMeaning of "finish": event whose occurrence ends something
Noun
Meaning: event whose occurrence ends somethingExample: his death marked the ending of an era
when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the showSynonyms: conclusion
ending
finishHyponyms: defeat
demolition
destruction
end
final result
final stage
foregone conclusion
halt
last
licking
matter of course
omega
outcome
result
resultant
stop
termination
triumph
victory
wipeout
zHypernyms: happening
natural event
occurrence
occurrentAntonyms: beginningMeaning of "finish": (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
Noun
Meaning: (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)Example: the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finishSynonyms: finishHypernyms: gustatory perception
gustatory sensation
taste
taste perception
taste sensationMeaning of "finish": the act of finishing
Noun
Meaning: the act of finishingExample: his best finish in a major tournament was third
the speaker's finishing was greeted with applauseSynonyms: finish
finishingHyponyms: close
closing curtain
finale
finisHypernyms: closing
completion
culmination
mop up
windupAntonyms: beginning
commencement
startSynonyms:
accomplishment, ending, finale, defeat, acquirement, cease, wrap, close, culmination, annihilation, death, end, ruin, curtain, curtains, stop, attainment, achievement, terminus, last, denouement, cessation, termination, closing, acquisition, end of the line, finis, desistance, end of the road, last stage, wind-up, winding-up, wrap-up, appearance, surface, shine, elaboration, lacquer, beauty, culture, glaze, texture, smoothness, refinement, burnish, cultivation, grain, perfection, polish, veneer, grace, luster, patina, do, accomplish, end, complete, conclude, stop, wind up, clinch, wrap up, settle, close, make, achieve, perfect, execute, scrub, halt, finalize, crown, scratch, terminate, culminate, effect, shutter, fold, cease, ultimate, determine, fulfill, wrap, discharge, break up, round off, round up, shut down, bag it, bring to a close, carry through, deal with, get out of the way, hang it up, have done with, make short work of, mop up, put finishing touches on, sew up, top off, go, spend, exhaust, use, drain, drink, expend, dispatch, devour, deplete, eat, empty, dispose of, run through, wash up, overcome, overpower, execute, vaporize, annihilate, exterminate, liquidate, ruin, slay, slaughter, down, worst, dispatch, destroy, assassinate, rout, best, bring down, dispose of, do in, get rid of, put away, rub out, take off, carry off, put an end to, take out, face, develop, gild, coat, elaborate, smooth, texture, lacquer, refine, wax, polish, stain, veneer,
Antonyms:
commencement, forfeit, loss, initiation, introduction, beginning, opening, start, birth, construction, creation, failure, commencement, initiation, introduction, darkness, dullness, beginning, start, destroy, commence, unsettle, disregard, ignore, schedule, set up, store, create, fail, lose, miss, neglect, give up, begin, start, introduce, continue, open, forget, leave, initiate, overlook, keep, maintain, save, bear, not finish, abstain, commence, store, create, fill, hold, keep, begin, initiate, introduce, start, maintain, save, bear, surrender, create, construct, commence, store, bear, keep, build, give birth, begin, initiate, introduce, start, maintain, save, uncover, ruin, commence, store, create, roughen, begin, initiate, introduce, start, keep, maintain, save, bear,