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Word: Finish
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from Old French feniss-, lengthened stem of fenir, from Latin finire, from finis ‘end’
ˈfɪnɪʃ
bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete
Short Definition:complete task or activity
Examples:- they were straining to finish the job
- we finished eating our meal
complete the manufacture or decoration of (an article) by giving it an attractive surface appearance
Short Definition:complete manufacture or decoration of
Examples:- the interior was finished with American oak
prepare (a girl) for entry into fashionable society
Short Definition:prepare girl to enter fashionable society
Examples:- where were you finished?
Word: Finish
Speech Type: Noun
ˈfɪnɪʃ
an end or final part or stage of something
Short Definition:final part
Examples:- a bowl of raspberries was the perfect finish to the meal
- I really enjoyed the film from start to finish
the manner in which the manufacture of an article is completed in detail
Short Definition:way in which article is finished
Examples:- the car's popularity is helped by its high-quality finish and strong diesel engine
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