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Finished

/ˈfɪnɪʃt/ · adjective

Meaning

(comparable) Processed or perfected..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (comparable) Processed or perfected.
  2. Completed; concluded; done.
  3. (informal, figurative) Done for; doomed; used up.
  4. simple past and past participle of finish

Example Sentences

He gave a very finished, but uninspired performance.
I won't be finished until just before lunch.
The program was finally finished after three hours.
He wasn't finished cleaning up until nearly noon.
He wasn't quite finished with his assignment.
He finished the cabinet with two more layers of polyurethane.

Synonyms for finished

concludedcompletecompleteddoneendedfinishedin the booksoverconsumeddepleteddone upeffeteexhaustedexpendedgoneforwornlowspentused upaccursedcondemnedcursedsunkcusseddamneddead meatdoomedfeyill-fatedlost

Antonyms for finished

half-finishedunfinishedcontinuingongoingunbegununcommencedunstartedcontinuouseternallasting

Related Words

donecompleteendedoverall overthroughterminatedupdestroyedfatteningpolishedpainteddressedruinedconcludeddone withfattenedthrough withcompletedconcluding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does finished mean?

Finished means (comparable) Processed or perfected..

What is a synonym for finished?

Common synonyms include concluded, complete, completed, done.

What is the opposite of finished?

Possible antonyms include half-finished, unfinished, continuing, ongoing.

How do you use finished in a sentence?

He gave a very finished, but uninspired performance.

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