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Antonyms for finishing


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fin-ish
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɪn ɪʃ



Definition of finishing

Origin :
  • 1779, "that which finishes or gives completion," from finish (v.). Meaning "the end" is from 1790. Finish line attested from 1873.
  • verb bring to a conclusion; get done
  • verb consume, use up
  • verb defeat; kill
  • verb put a coating on; perfect
Example sentences :
  • Something in her heart or her throat prevented Hester from finishing the sentence.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • When she re-entered he sat as if he were only finishing the glass she had left him with.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • In the hurry of finishing, some of the woodwork had but one coat of paint.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The wine coming at the moment prevented his finishing the sentence.
  • Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens
  • And it seemed to Eve as if this crime gave a finishing touch to her own misfortune.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Mrs. Ney, who surprised us in the midst of this discussion, gave the finishing touch.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • I had neither advice nor assistance from any one in finishing the plate.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • But the workmen who were finishing the interior were not so quick as the painters and gilders.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • Meanwhile at the other end of the room three ladies were finishing their tea.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • We might then one day give the finishing blow to the devil in us.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for finishing

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