finish Definition and Meaning in English (finish definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Finish definition: To complete a task, activity, or process, bringing it to its conclusion.

Definitions of Finish

  1. 1verb

    To complete a task, activity, or process, bringing it to its conclusion.

  2. 2verb

    To consume all of a food or drink item, leaving nothing remaining.

  3. 3noun

    The final part or stage of an event, race, or process.

Example Sentences

“I need to finish my homework before dinner.”

“Did you finish all the food on your plate?”

“The race had an exciting finish.”

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularfinishes
past tensefinished
present participlefinishing
agent nounfinisher

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

finish linecollocation

The line marking the end of a race or competition.

finish offphrasal_verb

To complete something, often quickly or decisively, or to kill someone/something.

finish upphrasal_verb

To complete the last part of something, or to end an activity.

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Finish definition: To complete a task, activity, or process, bringing it to its conclusion.
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'Finish' translates to 'finish' in English. Finish definition: To complete a task, activity, or process, bringing it to its conclusion.
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