Basic Details
Word: Finish
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: To bring something to an end or completion; the end or final part of something.
Synonyms: Complete, conclude, end, accomplish
Antonyms: Begin, start, initiate, commence
Idioms and Phrases
- Finish line: The end point in a race or task. Example: "He pushed hard in the last lap to cross the finish line first."
- To finish someone off: To defeat or kill someone completely. Example: "The final goal by the striker finished off the opposing team."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She worked hard to finish the project before the deadline.
Example 2: They watched the movie until the very finish.
Example 3: He promised to finish reading the book by the weekend.
Fun Fact
The word "finish" comes from the Latin word "finis," which means "end" or "boundary." It has been used in English since the 14th century to signify the completion of something.
Famous Quote
"It's not how you start, but how you finish." Jim George
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "finish" mean?
a) To begin something
b) To improve something
c) To bring something to an end
d) To delay something
Answer: c) To bring something to an end
2. Which of these is a synonym of "finish"?
a) Start
b) Complete
c) Pause
d) Delay
Answer: b) Complete
3. Which is an antonym of "finish"?
a) End
b) Accomplish
c) Start
d) Conclude
Answer: c) Start
4. Which sentence uses "finish" correctly?
a) I will finish my homework before dinner.
b) They finish to go market every Sunday.
c) He finishes in walk road.
d) Finish is walk to playing football.
Answer: a) I will finish my homework before dinner.
5. What does the idiom "finish line" mean?
a) A place where a race starts
b) The border of a field
c) The end point of a race or goal
d) A line drawn for decoration
Answer: c) The end point of a race or goal
