Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Finishes.
Finishes - as a noun
A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Example: "The boat had a metallic finish"
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The temporal end; the concluding time
Example: "The stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"
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A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
Example: "They performed with great polish"
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The place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
Example: "A crowd assembled at the finish"
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Designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
Example: "Excitement grew as the finish neared"
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The downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
Example: "Booze will be the finish of him"
Event whose occurrence ends something
Example: "His death marked the ending of an era"
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(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
Example: "The wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish"
The act of finishing
Example: "His best finish in a major tournament was third"
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Finishes - as a verb
Come or bring to a finish or an end
Example: "He finished the dishes"
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Finally be or do something
Example: "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"
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Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
Example: "The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"
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Provide with a finish
Example: "The carpenter finished the table beautifully"
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Finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
Example: "She polished off the remaining potatoes"
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Cause to finish a relationship with somebody
Example: "That finished me with mary"
Example Sentences
"He finishes his homework before dinner."
"She finishes running five miles every morning."
"The chef finishes cooking the meal."
"The team finishes building the bridge ahead of schedule."
"The athlete finishes the race in first place."
Word Game Points
Is FINISHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, finishes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FINISHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is FINISHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, finishes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFINISHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is FINISHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, finishes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFINISHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
