English · Common Verbs

finish

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

[/ˈfɪnɪʃ/]

bring to an end

Beginnerverb

Definition

To complete something or bring an activity to its end.

Example

Let me finish my homework first, and then we can watch a film together tonight.

Let me finish my homework first, and then we can watch a film together tonight.

Etymology

From Old French 'fenir', from Latin 'finire' (to limit, end), from 'finis' (end).

How & Where It’s Used

Everyday verb for completing tasks, meals, and races.

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