finished

1. 1
   completedverb

   Simple past and past participle of finish. Use this form for something that already happened.

   She finished her homework before dinner.

   They finished the race in record time.

   UsageUse -ing after it: I finished reading (not incorrect: finished to read).

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2. 2
   adjective

   Brought to an end, with nothing left to do.

   Like a puzzle with the last piece in place: nothing more to do.

   The work is finished, so we can go home now.

   When the painting was finished, we hung it in the hall.

   UsageSay a show is over, but a thing you made is finished: the painting is finished.

   Similarover, done, complete, concluded, completed

   Oppositeunfinished, incomplete, ongoing

3. 3
   adjective

   Made ready for use after all the steps of making it are done.

   Like a cake that has been baked and frosted, ready to serve.

   The finished table had a smooth, glossy surface.

   They shipped the finished goods to stores across the country.

   UsageIt usually comes before the noun: finished goods. The opposite is unfinished or raw.

   Similarprocessed

   Oppositeunfinished, raw, unprocessed

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4. 4
   all done (person)adjective

   Used about a person: done with what you were doing, or not needing or wanting someone or something any more.

   Wait for me at the door. I'm almost finished.

   I'm finished with my old bike, so you can have it.

   UsageI'm finished means I have finished. Finished with something means you don't need it any more.

   Similardone, through

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