finish

Definitions

1. noun

   The end of something.

   Examples

   • The race had an exciting finish.
   • They liked the movie's surprising finish.
2. noun

   A coat that protects or decorates a surface.

   Examples

   • The car's finish was shiny and new.
   • The table has a smooth wood finish.
3. noun

   The look or feel of a surface after it has been treated.

   Examples

   • The table has a glossy finish.
   • The metal has a matte finish.
4. noun

   The final touches that make work look polished.

   Examples

   • The essay just needed a bit more finish.
   • Her performance lacked the polish of an expert.
5. noun

   In sports, a shot that scores a goal.

   Examples

   • His finish from close range won the game.
   • The striker's cool finish delighted the crowd.
6. noun

   The last part of a match or contest.

   Examples

   • The fight went to a dramatic finish.
   • The match had a thrilling finish in the last set.
7. verb

   To complete something.

   Examples

   • Be sure to finish your homework before bed.
   • I will finish the report tonight.
8. verb

   To put a final coat or treatment on a surface.

   Examples

   • The furniture was finished in teak.
   • They finished the boat's cabin in hard wood.
9. verb

   To feed an animal special food to fatten it before sale.

   Examples

   • Farmers finish the cattle on grain before market.
   • The pigs are finished on a special feed.
10. verb

    To come to an end.

    Examples

    • The meeting finished early.
    • The movie finished right after midnight.