Finished
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo complete something; to bring it to an end.
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
To bring to an end or completion.
She finished her breakfast.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building a LEGO castle. When you add the last brick, the castle is *finished*! You're done!
👶 For kids: When you finish something, it's done!
More Examples
They finished building the house last week.
Have you finished reading the book?
How It's Used
"I finished my homework."
"The project was finished on time and within budget."
Having been brought to a conclusion or completed.
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
Having been brought to an end or completed.
The finished report was submitted on time.
💡 Simply: Like when your favorite TV show finally has its last episode. It's *finished*!
👶 For kids: When something is finished, it's all done!
More Examples
The finished meal was delicious.
The finished painting was hung in the gallery.
How It's Used
"The finished product was impressive."
"The house is finished, and ready to move in."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
finished with
Having no further use for someone or something; no longer associated with.
"I'm finished with this project. I'm so glad to be done."
From Middle English finisshen, from Old French feniss-, stem of fenir ('to finish, end'), from Latin finire ('to limit, conclude, finish'), from finis ('end').
The word 'finished' has been used in the English language since the 13th century, reflecting the concept of ending or completing an action.
Memory tip
Imagine crossing the finish line – you've finished the race!