Finishing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Finishing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of finish.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of finish.
More Meanings
- The act of completing something.
- (soccer) Shooting ability.
- The final work upon or ornamentation of a thing; finish.
Example Sentences
That guy's a slow and lazy player, but he's got excellent finishing.
Benítez's team had been subjected to some intense pressure and will be grateful that Benfica's finishing was not as refined as their buildup play. Jorge Jesus's side pinned them back at times but they were guilty of being too elaborate in front of goal.
Word Forms
- finishings
Synonyms for finishing
Depending on context, synonyms include finish, coating.
Antonyms for finishing
Common opposites include start, commencement, beginning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coating, complete, finalize, concluding, follow-through, completion.
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