Finishes: meaning, definitions and examples
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finishes
[ หfษชnษชสษชz ]
action
To bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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finishes |
This word is often used when referring to the final touches or the act of bringing something to its final form, particularly in tasks and projects.
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complete |
Use this when something is done thoroughly or fully, particularly in formal or professional settings.
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conclude |
Best suited for formal discussions, presentations, or anything that has a logical ending point, such as meetings or speeches.
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end |
A general term used for the cessation of any activity, event, or period. It can carry a neutral to negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- She finishes her homework before dinner.
- He finishes the race in first place.
sports
The final part of a race or competition.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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finishes |
This word is often used to describe the completion of tasks, activities, or processes. It implies coming to an end after a series of actions.
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end |
This word is very general and can be used in almost any situation where something comes to a stop or is over. It is commonly used for both physical and abstract terminus.
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conclusion |
This word is used when summarizing or drawing results from events, discussions, or writings. It feels formal and often implies a summary or final judgment.
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endpoint |
This word is often used in scientific or technical fields to refer to a point where something stops, typically marking a final phase of a process.
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Examples of usage
- The marathon finish is just around the corner.
- He sprinted to the finish line.
Translations
Translations of the word "finishes" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acabamentos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคชเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Fertigstellungen
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyelesaian
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฒะตััะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wykoลczenia
๐ฏ๐ต ไปไธใ
๐ซ๐ท finitions
๐ช๐ธ acabados
๐น๐ท bitiลler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฌด๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุงูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ dokonฤenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ dokonฤenia
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ zakljuฤki
๐ฎ๐ธ frรกgangir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัาัะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแ แฃแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bitmษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ acabados
Etymology
The word 'finish' originated from Middle English 'finisshen', which came from Old French 'finiss-', the stem of the verb 'finir', from Latin 'finire' meaning 'to limit'. The sense of 'completion' or 'end' was first recorded in the 14th century.
See also: finished, finisher, finishing, refinisher, unfinished.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,637, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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