finish

1. A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) (synset 104707990)
   "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"
   is a type of: decorativeness - an appearance that serves to decorate and make something more attractive
   subtypes:

   • glaze - a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.
   • shoeshine - a shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing
   same as: coating, finishing
2. The temporal end;
   The concluding time (synset 115292365)
   "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season"
   is a type of: end, ending - the point in time at which something ends
   same as: close, conclusion, finale, finis, last, stopping point
3. A highly developed state of perfection;
   Having a flawless or impeccable quality (synset 114483408)
   "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"
   is a type of: flawlessness, ne plus ultra, perfection - the state of being without a flaw or defect
   same as: cultivation, culture, polish, refinement
4. The place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) (synset 108585406)
   "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"
   is a type of: end, terminal - either extremity of something that has length
   subtypes: finish line, finishing line - a line indicating the location of the finish of a race
   same as: destination, goal
5. Designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race) (synset 107367976)
   "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish"
   is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
   subtypes:

   • draw, standoff, tie - the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
   • photo finish - in general, any very close finish; in particular, a finish of a race in which the contestants are so close together that the winner must be determined from a photograph taken at the instant of finishing
   • runner-up finish, second-place finish - a finish in second place (as in a race)
   • third-place finish - a finish in third place (as in a race)
6. The downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict) (synset 107347762)
   "booze will be the finish of him"; "it was a fight to the finish"
   is a type of: downfall, ruin, ruination - failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
7. Event whose occurrence ends something (synset 107306035)
   "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show"
   is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
   subtypes:

   • end, last - the final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence
   • final result, outcome, result, resultant, termination - something that results
   • foregone conclusion, matter of course - an inevitable ending
   • demolition, destruction, wipeout - an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
   • omega, z - the ending of a series or sequence
   • halt, stop - the event of something ending
   • triumph, victory - a successful ending of a struggle or contest
   • defeat, licking - an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
   same as: conclusion, ending
8. (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed) (synset 105725694)
   "the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish"
   referred to in: tasting - a small amount (especially of food or wine)
   is a type of: gustatory perception, gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception, taste sensation - the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
9. The act of finishing (synset 100211367)
   "his best finish in a major tournament was third"; "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause"
   is a type of: closing, completion, culmination, mop up, windup - a concluding action
   subtypes: close, closing curtain, finale, finis - the concluding part of any performance
   same as: finishing

1. Come or bring to a finish or an end (synset 200485097)
   "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours"
   is a type of: end, terminate - bring to an end or halt
   subtypes:

   • close - finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
   • top, top off - finish up or conclude
   • clear up, finish off, finish up, get through, mop up, polish off, wrap up - finish a task completely
   • see through - remain with until completion
   • finish out, round out - fill out
   • carry out, follow out, follow through, follow up, go through with, implement, put through - pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
   • accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill - put in effect
   same as: complete
2. Finally be or do something (synset 200353212)
   "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"; "he wound up being unemployed and living at home again"
   is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
   same as: end up, fetch up, finish up, land up, wind up
3. Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense;
   Either spatial or metaphorical (synset 202615799)
   "the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"; "Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other"; "My property ends by the bushes"; "The symphony ends in a pianissimo"
   subtypes:

   • pass away - go out of existence
   • lapse - end, at least for a long time
   • cut out - cease operating
   • go out - become extinguished
   • adjourn, break up, recess - close at the end of a session
   • disappear, vanish - cease to exist
   • climax, culminate - end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
   • run out - become used up; be exhausted
   • go, run low, run short - to be spent or finished
   • disappear, go away, vanish - become invisible or unnoticeable
   • close, conclude - come to a close
   • come out, turn out - result or end
   • discontinue - come to or be at an end
   • break - come to an end
   same as: cease, end, stop, terminate
4. Provide with a finish (synset 201268553)
   "The carpenter finished the table beautifully"; "this shirt is not finished properly"
   is a type of: coat, surface - put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
   subtypes:

   • dress - put a finish on
   • broom - finish with a broom
5. Finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table (synset 201199335)
   "She polished off the remaining potatoes"
   is a type of: eat - take in solid food
   subtypes:

   • put away, tuck away, tuck in - eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food
   • consume, demolish, devour, down, go through - eat up completely, as with great appetite
   same as: eat up, polish off
6. Cause to finish a relationship with somebody (synset 200352617)
   "That finished me with Mary"
   is a type of: end, terminate - bring to an end or halt

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