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The definition of finish

14 Definitions of: finish

    1. verb, to bring to an end; complete, conclude, or stop
    2. verb, to be at or come to the end; use up
    3. verb, to bring to a desired or complete condition
    4. verb, to put a particular surface texture on (wood, cloth, etc)
    5. verb, to destroy or defeat completely
    6. verb, to train (a person) in social graces and talents
    7. verb, a) to end a relationship or association b) to stop punishing a person
    8. noun, the final or last stage or part; end
    9. noun, a) the death, destruction, or absolute defeat of a person or one side in a conflict b) the person, event, or thing that brings this about
    10. noun, a) the surface texture or appearance of wood, cloth, etc b) a preparation, such as varnish, used to produce such a texture
    11. noun, a thing, event, etc, that completes
    12. noun, completeness and high quality of workmanship
    13. noun, refinement in social graces
    14. noun, sport ability to sprint at the end of a race
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Synonyms: shine, use, achieve, cease, fulfil, devour, coat, overcome, ruin, end And more...
Antonyms: beginning, start
 

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