finished
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
finished
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
adjective
finished
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FINISHED
1
a
not used before a noun
:
having reached the end of an activity, job, etc.
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compare 1finish 1a
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He started his homework two hours ago and he still isn't finished.
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I'll wait here until you're finished.
b
:
not requiring more work
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entirely done or completed
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compare 1finish 1b
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The job is finally finished.
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We were pleased with the finished product.
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The house has a finished basement/attic. [=a basement/attic that has floors, ceilings, and walls like the rooms in the main part of the house]
2
not used before a noun
a
:
having reached the end of a romantic relationship
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We're finished! I never want to see you again!
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She says she's finished with that guy.
b
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no longer able to continue
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completely ruined or defeated
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compare 1finish 2a
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This scandal means that his career is finished.
