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Antonyms for finished


Grammar : Adj
Spell : fin-isht
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɪn ɪʃt



Definition of finished

Origin :
  • 1779, "that which finishes or gives completion," from finish (v.). Meaning "the end" is from 1790. Finish line attested from 1873.
  • adj cultivated, refined
  • adj complete, done
  • adj consumed, used up
Example sentences :
  • "I've just finished," said Percival, glancing down the last sheet.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The public offices at Albany were finished shortly after my arrival.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • When he finished, he said, "Now tell me where you keep your vegetables, Uncle Paul?"
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • At last the vexatious work was finished, and he was free again.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Uncle Peter weakly waved the hand of finished discouragement.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Finished our bacon this morning, and for the future will only have damper and tea.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Finished the hut, pugging it at the ends, and making the roof better.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Emma finished the sleeve of the blouse she was mending with a flourish.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • He scribbled industriously, and when he had finished handed her the sheets.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • "Now look in the glass," directed Grace, when she had finished.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

Synonyms for finished

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