finish Synonyms
Another word for finish
• verb (Context 1)
To bring a task, activity, or process to an end; to complete all required parts of something.
"She stayed at the library until late in the evening to complete her research paper."
• noun (Context 2)
An end or final part or stage of an event, activity, or competitive race; the point at which a race ends.
"The marathon runners sprinted with everything they had left as they approached the end."
• verb (Context 3)
To come to the end of an activity, event, or period of time; to reach a specified final standing at the end of a competition.
"The symphony concert is scheduled to end at ten o'clock tonight."
• verb (Context 4)
To eat, drink, or use the whole or the remainder of something so that nothing is left.
"Please finish off your vegetables before asking for a slice of pie."
• noun (Context 5)
The manner in which a manufactured article is completed in detail, or the protective and decorative surface coating applied to wood, metal, or fabric.
"The carpenter sanded the oak dining table and applied a smooth satin coating to protect the wood."
• verb (Context 6)
To complete the manufacture or decoration of an object by giving it an attractive or protective surface texture, coat, or final treatment.
"The cabinetmaker decided to polish the mahogany desk with a natural beeswax polish."
• noun (Context 7)
The lingering flavor, aroma, and tactile impression that remains on the palate after swallowing wine, spirits, or coffee.
"This aged red wine offers notes of dark cherry with a long, velvety aftertaste."
Opposites of finish
The opposite of finish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: