How to Use "Finish" with Example Sentences

finish (n): the end of something; the look or feel of something

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Used with adjectives:

"The race had an exciting finish."
(exciting, excellent, great, good, disappointing)

"It came down to a close finish."
(close, dramatic, tight)

"That was the perfect finish to the trip."
(perfect)

"He gave the table a smooth finish."
(smooth, fine, decorative, textured, natural, painted)

"She wanted a glossy finish on the pottery."
(glossy, matte, mirror, shiny)

"He bought cabinet handles with a chrome finish."
(chrome, metallic, wood, stainless steel)

"She put a protective finish on her artwork."
(protective, durable)

Used with verbs:

"The frame has a metallic finish."
(has)

"He worked hard to get the perfect finish."
(get, achieve)

"They tried to match the finish of the original cabinets."
(match)

"Clean the wood before applying the finish."
(applying)

Used with nouns:

"Her friends were waiting at the finish line."
(line)

Used with prepositions:

"A few runners collapsed at the finish."
(at)

"He applied a natural finish to the floor."
(to)

"She wants a faucet with a chrome finish."
(with)

finish (v): to complete; to reach the end of

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Used with adverbs:

"Dinner is almost finished."
(almost, nearly)

"I barely finished the food on my plate."
(barely, hardly)

"I just finished getting ready."
(just)

"She recently finished school."
(recently, finally)

"This project will be finished soon."
(soon, eventually, quickly)

Used with verbs:

"She let him finish his homework during class."
(let)

Used with prepositions:

"The event finished with an award ceremony."
(with)

"She finished her speech by quoting a famous poet."
(by)

Used with nouns:

"She has to finish her work before coming."
(work, project, homework, essay, assignment)

"He is working hard to finish college."
(college, school, high school)

"She will finish her degree next year."
(degree, course, thesis, training, doctorate, master's degree, education, dissertation)

"She needs to finish some errands."
(errands, tasks, preparation, paperwork)

"He finished his journey in Thailand."
(journey, trip, vacation)

"He's trying hard to finish his novel."
(novel, draft, manuscript, painting)

"She finished the marathon in good time."
(marathon, lap)