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FINISH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition verb noun verb 2 verb noun Synonyms Synonym Chooser Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In finish 1 of 2 verb fin·​ish ˈfi-nish finished ; finishing ; finishes Synonyms of finish intransitive verb 1 a : to come to an end : terminate The meeting finished at noon. b : end sense 1b 2 a : to come to the end of a course, task, or undertaking … I shall finish with a Chopin Nocturne. — Lillian Hellman b : to end relations — used with with decided to finish with him for good 3 : to end a competition in a specified manner or position finished third in the race transitive verb 1 a : to bring to an end : terminate finished the speech and sat down b : to use or dispose of entirely Her sandwich finished the loaf. — often used with off You can finish off the bottle. 2 a : to bring to completion or issue hope to finish their new home before winter b : to provide with a finish especially : to put a final coat or surface on finish a table with varnish 3 a : to defeat or ruin utterly and finally The scandal finished his career. b : to bring about the death of — usually used with off The gladiator finished off his opponent. finisher noun finish 2 of 2 noun 1 : something that completes or perfects: such as a : the fine or decorative work required for a building or one of its parts b : a finishing material used in painting c : the final treatment or coating of a surface d : the taste in the mouth after swallowing a beverage (such as wine) 2 a : final stage : end a film with a surprise finish The race had a close finish . b : the cause of one's ruin 3 : the result or product of a finishing process a glossy finish 4 : the quality or state of being perfected Synonyms of finish Relevance Verb complete Noun ending end conclusion finale closing close See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Choose the Right Synonym for finish close , end , conclude , finish , complete , terminate mean to bring or come to a stopping point or limit. close usually implies that something has been in some way open as well as unfinished. close a debate end conveys a strong sense of finality. ended his life conclude may imply a formal closing (as of a meeting). the service concluded with a blessing finish may stress completion of a final step in a process. after it is painted, the house will be finished complete implies the removal of all deficiencies or a successful finishing of what has been undertaken. the resolving of this last issue completes the agreement terminate implies the setting of a limit in time or space. your employment terminates after three months Examples of finish in a Sentence Verb You can't watch TV until you finish your homework. He started his homework two hours ago and he still hasn't finished . They hope to finish their new home by winter. They're building a new home and they hope to finish by winter. The chairman finished the meeting at noon. The meeting finished on a positive note. Noun a suspense film with a perfect surprise finish The table had a shiny finish . I need to put one more coat of finish on the chair. See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Verb Soto finished a triple shy of the cycle. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News , 30 Apr. 2026 The Seahawks leaned on a collective pass rush rather than one dominant star, finishing the season as one of the league’s more effective defensive fronts. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com , 30 Apr. 2026 Noun Priced between $8 million and $12 million, they are designed as turnkey residences, with layouts, finishes , and interiors already planned. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report , 28 Apr. 2026 For more of a statement finish , Clooney also accessorized the look with gold pieces, such as a Begum Khan clutch and pointy metallic pumps. — Christian Allaire, Vogue , 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finish Word History Etymology Verb Middle English finisshen, borrowed from Anglo-French finiss-, stem of finir, going back to Latlin fīnīre "to mark out the boundaries, limit, put an end to, bring to a close," derivative of fīnis "boundary, limit, ending" — more at final entry 1 Noun derivative of finish entry 1 First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of finish was in the 14th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing finish close / tight finish fight to the finish finish line finish with from start to finish Garrison finish photo finish Rhymes for finish finnish minish diminish See All Rhymes for finish Browse Nearby Words finis coronat opus finish finished See all Nearby Words Articles Related to finish A Collection of Words for Working from... To read from the comfort of your home office Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Finish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish. Accessed 5 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition finish 1 of 2 verb fin·​ish ˈfin-ish 1 : to bring or come to an end : terminate , complete entry 2 2 : to put a final coat or surface on 3 : to end a competition in a specified position finished third in the race 4 : to come to the end of a course, task, or undertaking finisher noun finish 2 of 2 noun 1 : end entry 1 sense 2a , conclusion 2 : the final coating on a surface or the appearance given by a final coating Etymology Verb Middle English finisshen "to finish, bring to an end," from early French finiss-, finir (same meaning), derived from Latin finis "end, limit" — related to define , final , infinity More from Merriam-Webster on finish Nglish: Translation of finish for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about finish Last Updated: 30 Apr 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! 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