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a
: entirely done
Are you finished yet?
: brought to a completed state
reviewing a finished manuscript
a finished job
To keep a finished drawing from being smeared or soiled, spray it with a fixative.—
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Converting inputs into finished goods and services is the essential function of every economic organization.—Michael Rothschild
a house with a finished basement/attic [=a basement/attic that has floors, ceilings, and walls like the rooms in the main part of the house]
b
: having reached an unsuccessful or ruinous end
This relationship is over. We're finished!
This scandal means my career is finished.
2
: provided with a finish : having a final treatment or coating on the surface
a shop that sells finished oak furniture
finished wood flooring
3
: marked by the highest quality : consummate
finished workmanship
Examples of finished in a Sentence
He started his homework two hours ago and he still isn't finished.
I'll wait here until you're finished.
The job is finally finished.
We were pleased with the finished product.
We're finished! I never want to see you again!
She says she's finished with that guy.
This scandal means that his career is finished.
Recent Examples on the Web
The 1900s residence has four bedrooms and five baths in roughly 2,800 square feet across three levels, plus a finished basement.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
This session highlights the steps and decisions that shaped the shorts, showing how AI can enhance an artist’s creativity and streamline the path to a finished film.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Many of the glaze formulas have been passed down through generations of potters, adding another layer of history to each finished piece.
—Breana Pitts, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The vehicle serves as a platform to demonstrate NVIDIA DGX Spark technology rather than a finished consumer product.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Finished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finished. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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