To finish
Example: She finishes her work before dinner time
Definition
"To finish" means to complete or bring something to an end, ensuring that no part remains unfinished. For example, when she finishes her work before dinner time, she has successfully completed all her tasks.
Etymology
The verb "to finish" comes from the Old French word 'finiss-', the stem of 'finir,' which means 'to end' or 'to complete.' This, in turn, derives from the Latin 'finire,' meaning 'to limit' or 'to end.' Did you know that 'finish' shares its root with 'final' and 'finish line,' all related to the concept of an ending?
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"To finish" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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