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How to Use "Finish" with Example Sentences
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finish
(n):
the end of something; the look or feel of something
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Used with adjectives:
"
The race had an
exciting
finish
.
"
(exciting, excellent, great, good, disappointing)
"
It came down to a
close
finish
.
"
(close, dramatic, tight)
"
That was the
perfect
finish
to the trip.
"
(perfect)
"
He gave the table a
smooth
finish
.
"
(smooth, fine, decorative, textured, natural, painted)
"
She wanted a
glossy
finish
on the pottery.
"
(glossy, matte, mirror, shiny)
"
He bought cabinet handles with a
chrome
finish
.
"
(chrome, metallic, wood, stainless steel)
"
She put a
protective
finish
on her artwork.
"
(protective, durable)
Used with verbs:
"
The frame
has
a metallic
finish
.
"
(has)
"
He worked hard to
get
the perfect
finish
.
"
(get, achieve)
"
They tried to
match
the
finish
of the original cabinets.
"
(match)
"
Clean the wood before
applying
the
finish
.
"
(applying)
Used with nouns:
"
Her friends were waiting at the
finish
line
.
"
(line)
Used with prepositions:
"
A few runners collapsed
at
the
finish
.
"
(at)
"
He applied a natural
finish
to
the floor.
"
(to)
"
She wants a faucet
with
a chrome
finish
.
"
(with)
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finish
(v):
to complete; to reach the end of
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Used with adverbs:
"
Dinner is
almost
finished
.
"
(almost, nearly)
"
I
barely
finished
the food on my plate.
"
(barely, hardly)
"
I
just
finished
getting ready.
"
(just)
"
She
recently
finished
school.
"
(recently, finally)
"
This project will be
finished
soon
.
"
(soon, eventually, quickly)
Used with verbs:
"
She
let
him
finish
his homework during class.
"
(let)
Used with prepositions:
"
The event
finished
with
an award ceremony.
"
(with)
"
She
finished
her speech
by
quoting a famous poet.
"
(by)
Used with nouns:
"
She has to
finish
her
work
before coming.
"
(work, project, homework, essay, assignment)
"
He is working hard to
finish
college
.
"
(college, school, high school)
"
She will
finish
her
degree
next year.
"
(degree, course, thesis, training, doctorate, master's degree, education, dissertation)
"
She needs to
finish
some
errands
.
"
(errands, tasks, preparation, paperwork)
"
He
finished
his
journey
in Thailand.
"
(journey, trip, vacation)
"
He's trying hard to
finish
his
novel
.
"
(novel, draft, manuscript, painting)
"
She
finished
the
marathon
in good time.
"
(marathon, lap)
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