Finishing
/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo complete something; to reach the end of a process or task.
/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
To bring something to an end
She is finishing her breakfast.
💡 Simply: Think of it like this: when you're done with your homework or a game, you're 'finishing' it! It means the activity is over and complete, just like when you are all done with your ice cream.
👶 For kids: To be done doing something.
More Examples
The company is finishing the construction of the building.
I'm finishing my book tonight.
How It's Used
"He is finishing his homework."
"The runner was finishing the marathon."
"We are finishing the project this week."
To refine or add the final touches to something.
/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
To add the final touches
The carpenter is finishing the table with a smooth polish.
💡 Simply: Imagine you’re painting a picture. 'Finishing' it is when you add those last details, like the highlights or shadows, that make it look amazing.
👶 For kids: To make something look the very best.
More Examples
She's finishing the cake with some decorative sprinkles.
The designer is finishing the website layout.
How It's Used
"He is finishing the painting with a varnish."
"She's finishing the dish with a sprinkle of parsley."
The process of completing or refining something.
/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
The final process of a task
The finishing of the product is done in the assembly line.
💡 Simply: When you talk about finishing, you're talking about the end. Like when you are putting the last coat of paint on a drawing, you are in the finishing stage.
👶 For kids: The end of something.
More Examples
The artist paid great attention to the finishing of the sculpture.
The finishing of the race was very exciting.
How It's Used
"The finishing process involves applying a protective coating."
"His finishing was impeccable."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
in the finishing straight
Close to completing a task or project.
"We are in the finishing straight of the project, and it's exciting."
finishing touches
The final details needed to complete something and make it perfect.
"The decorator was adding the finishing touches to the room."
From Middle English *finisshen*, from Old French *feniss-*, stem of *fenir* (“to finish”), from Latin *finire* (“to end, finish”).
Historically used to describe the final stages of various processes, from construction to social training.
Memory tip
Imagine crossing a finish line – you’ve finished the race!
Word Origin
"to end"