finish

noun

1
the act of finishing
his best finish in a major tournament was third
the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause
2
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
the boat had a metallic finish
he applied a coat of a clear finish
3
(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish
4
event whose occurrence ends something
his death marked the ending of an era
when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
5
the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
booze will be the finish of him
it was a fight to the finish
6
designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
excitement grew as the finish neared
my horse was several lengths behind at the finish
7
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
a crowd assembled at the finish
he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view
8
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
they performed with great polish
I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
9
the temporal end; the concluding time
the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
the market was up at the finish

1
cause to finish a relationship with somebody
That finished me with Mary
2
finally be or do something
He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart
he wound up being unemployed and living at home again
3
come or bring to a finish or an end
He finished the dishes
She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree

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