adj
Very common
finished
FIH-nihsht
Finished (adj) means Completed; done. Example: “Is your homework finished yet, or do you need more time?”
adj
1
Completed; done.
"Is your homework finished yet, or do you need more time?"
"The finished painting hung proudly in the hall for everyone to admire."
"I won't be finished until just before lunch."
"The program was finally finished after three hours."
"The renovation is finally finished after six months."
"He wasn't finished cleaning up until nearly noon."
2
Informally, ruined or with no hope of recovery.
"If we lose this match, we're finished; there is no way back."
"He knew the business was finished once the last customer walked away."
"After the scandal broke, his political career was finished."
How to use finished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "complete" or, informally, "beyond saving/over."
Common pairings
all finished
finished product
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more finished
- Superlative
- most finished
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Rhymes for finished
fished
famished
vanished
polished
punished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
anguished
tarnished
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Frequently asked questions
What does “finished” mean?
The word “finished” means completed; done. In plain terms, either "complete" or, informally, "beyond saving/over.".
How do you pronounce “finished”?
“Finished” is pronounced FIH-nihsht (/ˈfɪnɪʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “finished” in a sentence?
Here is “finished” used in a sentence: “The renovation is finally finished after six months.”
What is another word for “finished”?
Words with a similar meaning to “finished” include concluded, completed, complete, done, ended and in the books.
What is the opposite of “finished”?
The opposite of “finished” — its antonyms — are half-finished, unfinished, continuing, ongoing and unbegun.
What part of speech is “finished”?
“Finished” is an adjective.
Is “finished” a common word?
“Finished” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “finished” have?
“Finished” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completed; done.
What is the difference between 'finished' and 'done'?
In most everyday use they mean the same thing — a task that is complete. 'Done' is a little more informal and flexible, while 'finished' can stress that something has been fully carried through to its end. Both work in sentences such as 'I'm finished' or 'I'm done'.
What is the opposite of 'finished'?
The direct opposite is 'unfinished', meaning something still incomplete or left partly done. Depending on context, words like 'ongoing', 'in progress', or 'started' can also serve as opposites, describing work that has begun but not yet reached its end.
Can 'finished' mean more than just completed?
Yes. Besides meaning 'done', 'finished' can describe something given a final surface or polish, as in a well-finished piece of furniture. Informally, it can also mean ruined or with no future left — saying a career is 'finished' means it is over, not merely complete.
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