finishing (A2)

gerund

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

Definition

The act of completing or bringing something to an end.

Examples

• The finishing of the house took longer than expected.

• She was responsible for the finishing touches on the project.

• After months of work, the finishing of the novel was a relief.

How to Use finishing

finishing of (prepositional phrase)

The act of completing a specific thing. — "The finishing of the report was delayed by technical issues."

finishing touches (collocation)

Small details added at the end to improve appearance or quality. — "He applied the finishing touches to the cake."

Synonyms of finishing

Words with a similar meaning to finishing:

• completion
• conclusion
• termination
• cessation

Antonyms of finishing

Words with the opposite meaning to finishing:

• beginning
• start
• commencement

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