FINISHING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word FINISHING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FINISHING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Finish

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French feniss-, lengthened stem of fenir, from Latin finire, from finis ‘end’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfɪnɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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
Definition:

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
Definition:

prepare (a girl) for entry into fashionable society

Short Definition:

prepare girl to enter fashionable society

Examples:
  • where were you finished?

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