finish (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
Definition
To bring something to an end; to complete a task or activity.
Examples
I need to finish my homework before dinner.
Let's finish this game and then go home.
She finished the book in one day.
How to Use finish
- finish doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To complete an action that is in progress. — "I will call you when I finish eating."
- finish something (collocation)
- To complete a task or object. — "He finished the report on time."
- finish up (phrasal verb)
- To complete something, often quickly. — "We need to finish up the project by Friday."
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