easy
I will finish my drawing before dinner.
What does Finish mean?
to complete something or reach the end
Dictionary definition
To complete something or reach the end; also the end of a race or task.
Example sentences
Finish in a sentence
medium
The runners smiled when they reached the finish.
hard
It takes focus to finish a long project carefully.
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Practice 1
What does finish mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of finish.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to finish?
Complete is close in meaning to finish.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to finish?
Begin contrasts with finish.
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fin · ish · strongest beat: fin
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WordFinish.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningFinish means to complete something or reach the end.
ExampleExample: I will finish my drawing before dinner.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fin · ish
- Strongest beat
- fin
- Ending
- ish
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fin.
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Hint for students
to complete something or reach the end.
Common mix-up
Finish is not the same as begin. Finish means to complete something or reach the end.
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Read this model sentence: The runners smiled when they reached the finish. Clue words: runners, smiled, reached. Underline clue words that show why finish fits instead of begin. Now write one new sentence that shows finish without using the word finish. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show finish?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The runners smiled when they reached the finish." Why does finish fit better than begin?
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