finish
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to eat or drink the last part of something.
v.to consume the entirety of a food or drink item.
Simple“If you finish your vegetables, you can have some chocolate cake.”
In context“He finished the rest of the wine before calling for the bill and heading toward the station.”
Synonymsconsumeuse up - 02 A2 Elementary
n.the last part of a race or a competition.
n.the final stage or conclusion of a race, competition, or performance.
Simple“It was a very close finish, but the blue car won by a second.”
In context“The marathon saw a dramatic finish as the two lead runners sprinted side-by-side toward the tape in front of a cheering crowd.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the way the surface of something looks or feels, like wood or metal.
n.the final treatment or appearance of a surface, often referring to texture, shine, or a protective coating.
Simple“The table has a smooth, shiny finish that makes it easy to clean.”
In context“The architect specified a matte finish for the exterior panels to reduce glare from the afternoon sun.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a kick or hit that tries to score a goal.
n.the final action of an attacking move, specifically a shot intended to score.
Simple“The striker's powerful finish sent the ball into the top corner of the net.”
In context“Despite a brilliant build-up in the midfield, the team lacked a clinical finish and failed to convert their chances into goals.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
n.the planned ending of a professional wrestling match.
n.the choreographed sequence of moves leading to the conclusion of a professional wrestling bout.
Simple“The fans were angry because the finish of the match felt very messy.”
In context“The booker decided on a controversial finish to protect both athletes' reputations ahead of the upcoming pay-per-view event.”
UsageCommonly used within the industry and among dedicated fans.
Synonyms
Usage finish the job · finish defeating · finish last
From Middle English finishen, finisshen, finischen, from Old French finiss-, stem of some of the conjugated forms of finir, from Latin fīnīre, from fīnis (“end, limit, border, boundary”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European dʰeygʷ- (“to stick, set up”) or from Proto-Indo-European bʰeyd- (“to split”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.