finish

• Substantiv, das den abschließenden Teil oder das Ende von etwas bezeichnet, sowie die Beschaffenheit oder das äußere Erscheinungsbild der Oberfläche eines fertigen Produkts.

A noun referring to the final part or end of something, or the surface texture or appearance of a manufactured item.

1. End or conclusionA2formal

   The final part or end of something.

   Ende

   • The finish of the race was very exciting.
   • We are approaching the finish of the project.
   • The movie had a surprising finish.

   Synonymecessationclosecompletionconclusionculminationdenouementendendingfinaletermination

   Antonymebeginningcommencementopeningoriginstart

2. B1formal

   The final surface texture or appearance of a material, such as paint, wood, or metal.

   Oberfläche

   • The table has a smooth, glossy finish.
   • They applied a matte finish to the walls.
   • The car's paint has a metallic finish.

   Synonymeappearancecoatglosspatinapolishsheensurfacetexture

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu beenden, abzuschließen oder eine Aufgabe oder Tätigkeit zu vollenden.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing something to an end or completing a task or activity.

1. Complete an actionA1formal

   To bring something to an end; to complete a task or activity.

   Beenden

   • She finished her homework before dinner.
   • He finished reading the book in one day.
   • They finished building the house last month.

   Synonymeaccomplishachieveceaseclosecompleteconcludeendterminatewrap up

   Antonymebegincommenceinitiatestart

2. Consume or use upA2informal

   To eat, drink, or use all of something.

   Aufessen / Austrinken / Aufbrauchen

   • He finished his coffee and left.
   • The kids finished all the cake.
   • We finished the last of the milk this morning.

   Synonymeconsumedepletedevourdrinkeatemptyexhaustpolish offuse up

   Antonymebeginstart

3. A2formal

   To reach the end of a race, journey, or process.

   Beenden

   • She finished the marathon in under four hours.
   • The train finished its journey at the central station.
   • He finished his speech with a powerful quote.

   Synonymeaccomplishachieveclosecompleteconcludeendterminatewrap up

   Antonymebegincommenceinitiatestart

Phrasal-Variantenfinish offfinish outfinish up