Words / A2

FIN-ish/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

To finish is to come to the end of a task. Finish + noun / finish + -ing: finish work, finish eating. End can be a noun (the end) or a more formal verb. Complete is more formal. Finished as an adjective: I am finished = I have nothing left to do.

Meaning

To complete something, or to come to the end.

Examples

• “Have you finished your homework?”
• “What time do you finish work?”
• “Wait until I finish this sentence.”

Good to know

finish + noun / -ing. Formal: complete.

Near in meaning

end, complete

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