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finish

finish

39 1.0
The final part of an event or activity
  • noun
  • /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
translation icon : fin
  • The finish was smooth, almost polished, and showed no signs of obvious deterioration.
  • start to finish

But when when I'm done talking, when I've traditionally the big finish happens at the end.

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Examples

  • After weeks of rehearsals, the final performance was a perfect finish to the season.

  • It is one of the most unusual, beautiful finishes I have ever seen.

  • And what an exciting finish it was!

    The Academy of Magic (2020)

  • The edges are pretty smooth and the overall fit and finish is OK.

  • The show would begin at 9:00 p.m. on Friday and finish at noon on Sunday.

    Where the Truth Lies (2005)

  • All season long, Ohio State kept its poise as the finish line approached.

    Blog text (7)

  • The finish of the race was thrilling, with many competitors crossing the line almost simultaneously.

  • She was proud of her team's finish in the competition, securing second place against strong opponents.

Synonyms

end
vsfinish
∞ 1.0

The final part of something, like an event or story

is the common term for the last part of an event or activity
ending
vsfinish
398 1.0

The final part of something, like an event, story, or relationship

is about the final part of things in general rather than only stories
close
vsfinish
273 1.6

The end of an event, period, or activity

is the general word for the last part, not focused on stopping action
finale
vsfinish
180 3.6

The last, most exciting part of a show or event

is the ordinary final part, not necessarily the dramatic highlight
conclusion
vsfinish
167 2.2

The last part of an event, activity, or piece of writing

focuses on the last part itself rather than a summary or judgment
completion
vsfinish
108 2.4

The act of finishing a task or project

is about the final part rather than the process of getting there
finish line
vsfinish
79 1.4

The line at the end of a race that people must cross to finish

is the general final part, not specifically a race marker
period
vsfinish
61 1.2

The end of a situation or activity, for example a long conflict

is the specific final part rather than a full length of time
end of the line
vsfinish
47 4.1

The point when something stops or finishes

is the general term for the last part, not necessarily absolute termination
culmination
vsfinish
36 6.3

The highest point in a process or event

is about the final part generally, not necessarily the peak moment
tail end
vsfinish
13 3.5

The last part of something, especially a period or event

is the neutral term for the final part, not the colloquial small section
endpoint
vsfinish
11 5.4

A place or time when something ends

is the general notion of the final part, not just its location
windup
vsfinish
8 5.1

The final part of an event or activity

is the general name for the final part rather than a neat ending action
finito
vsfinish
  • Informal
6 9.9

The end of an activity or event

is the normal English noun for the last part rather than a foreign exclamation
finis
vsfinish
  • Archaic
3 9.9

A word used to show the formal end of a book, film or performance

is the ordinary label for the last part, not the formal written note
termination
vsfinish
3 5.5

The end point of something like a road or tunnel

is the everyday word for the last part, not the formal technical term
finishing line
vsfinish
2 2.2

A line that marks the end of a race

is the broader term for the last part, not tied to races
full stop
vsfinish
  • UK
2 3.6

A complete end to an activity or process

is the general word for the last part, not an absolute halt
stopping point
vsfinish
1 3.1

A time when an activity or event ends

is the general word for the last part, not only the moment it stops
end point
vsfinish
1 3.9

The place or moment when something finishes

is the broader term for the final part, without stressing a precise moment
wind-up
vsfinish
  • UK
1 3.6

The final part of an event or activity

is the broader term for the last part, not only the closing activity
exitus
vsfinish
  • Archaic
1 9.9

The final result of a process or event

is the simple final part rather than the later result or outcome
final period
vsfinish
3.6

The last part of a period of time, for example a school year or concert

is the more general name for the last part of an event or activity
finishing
vsfinish
2.5

The moment something comes to an end

is the noun for the final part itself, not the doing of it

Antonyms

beginning
∞ 1.0

The first part of something when it starts

commencement
10 4.4

The start of something, for example an event or action

Idioms

from start to finish
22 2.1

For the whole time, from the beginning to the end

nice guys finish last
  • Informal
8.3

Kind people are less likely to do well than selfish people

Compounds

finish line
79 1.4

The line at the end of a race that people must cross to finish

second-place finish
4 2.2

A result when someone comes second in a competition

photo finish
  • Literature
4 4.2

A race ending so close that a photo decides the winner

third-place finish
3 2.9

Coming third in a competition or race

first-place finish
2 3.5

Winning a race or contest by coming first

runner-up finish
1 3.5

Coming second in a competition or race

smooth finish
1 3.3

An even, flat surface that has no rough or bumpy parts

mahogany finish
1 6.0

A dark reddish-brown surface on furniture that looks like mahogany wood

finish coat
  • Specialized
5.0

The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface smooth and look complete

nail-biting finish
  • Informal
4.3

An exciting ending that makes people feel nervous

Surface Forms

finish singular
finishes plural

Etymology

Finish comes from the Latin words finire and finis, which mean 'end', and the same root is in final, so a finish is the 'end' or last part of something.