finished

1. 1
   completedverb

   Simple past and past participle of finish.

   The committee finished its review last Friday.

   He had finished the manuscript long before the deadline.

   UsageFollowed by -ing: she finished writing (not incorrect: finished to write). With no object it works too: the meeting finished early.

   Note

   The surface-treatment meaning lives here too, as in finishing a cabinet with polyurethane. It is the verb behind the "ready for use" adjective, just as completing something yields the "done" adjective.

2. 2
   adjective

   Brought to completion and concluded, with nothing left to be done.

   The renovation is finished, and the family moved back in last week.

   With the report finished, she finally took a long break.

   UsageFor events over also works (the show is over), but for things you make, say finished: the painting is finished.

   Similarover, done, complete, concluded, completed

   Oppositeunfinished, incomplete, ongoing

3. 3
   adjective

   Having gone through all stages of processing or refinement; fully prepared for use.

   The finished leather was soft and evenly dyed.

   Each finished component passes inspection before assembly.

   UsageUsually before its noun: finished goods, a finished floor. Its usual opposites are raw and unfinished.

   Similarprocessed

   Oppositeunfinished, raw, unprocessed

   Note

   This is the maker's sense: finished leather, a finished floor or finished goods have been through every stage of making and are ready to use or sell. Businesses often count their stock in three groups: raw materials, work in progress and finished goods. For skill shown in a performance, see the "polished" meaning.

4. 4
   all done (person)adjective

   Of a person: having come to the end of a task or activity, or no longer needing, using, or wanting someone or something.

   Are you finished with the stapler, or can I take it back to my desk?

   After the way he lied to her, she told her friends she was finished with him for good.

   UsageAre you finished? means much the same as have you finished?; finished with something means you no longer need it.

   Similardone, through

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