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Meaning of the word finishing in English

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finishing

Verb

1.

bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete.

Example:
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they were straining to finish the job
Synonym:
complete end conclude close consummate finalize crown cap set the seal on round off stop cease terminate accomplish execute discharge carry out do fulfil wind up wrap up sew up polish off knock off completed concluded consummated finalized terminated over and done with over at an end accomplished executed discharged done with done fulfilled settled achieved attained realized effectuated
Antonym:
start unfinished incomplete
2.

complete the manufacture or decoration of (an article) by giving it an attractive surface appearance.

Example:
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the interior was finished with American oak
Synonym:
varnish lacquer veneer coat stain wax shellac enamel glaze gloss polish burnish

Adjective

Noun

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