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fin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  • close verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
  • conclusion noun The end or final part of something.
  • demise noun The end or downfall of something, especially in a gradual or unfortunate way.
  • end noun The final point of something in space or time.
  • ending noun The final part of a story, event, or period of time.
  • fine adj Of high quality; excellent.
  • finish verb To complete or bring something to an end.
  • termination noun The act of ending something, or the state of having ended.
  • thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
  • willowy adj Resembling a willow.
  • witty adjective Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.

Senses

fin is used for these senses in English:

  • back The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
  • close An end or conclusion.
  • conclusion The end, finish, close or last part of something.
  • demise Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
  • end The most extreme point of an object, especially one that is longer than it is wide.
  • ending A termination or conclusion.
  • fine Of superior quality.
  • finish An end; the end of anything.

back — full definition

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
  5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

close — full definition

  1. verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
  2. verb To bring something to an end.
  3. verb To stop operating, whether for the day or permanently.
  4. adj Near in distance, time, or relationship.
  5. adj Almost even or evenly matched.

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