Finished Definition

finished
adjective
  1. (of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state; "a finished product"
  2. ended or brought to an end; "are you finished?"; "gave me the finished manuscript"
  3. (of skills or the products of skills) brought to or having the greatest excellence; perfected; "a dazzling and finished piece of writing"; "a finished violinist"
  4. having a surface coating or finish applied; "the finished bookcase costs much more than the unfinished ones"
  5. brought to ruin; "after the revolution the aristocracy was finished"; "the unsuccessful run for office left him ruined politically and economically"

"Finished" in song lyrics

See how finished is used in real songs:

  • "I make a beat in a minute and now you're finished"
    The 49ers — What Ya Got
  • "This rap menace attack the track 'til it's finished"
    60 Second Assassin f/ C.C.F. Division, La the Darkman, Prodigal Sunn, RZA, Timbo King — War Zone (Remix)
  • "if it ain't sex get outta my room conversation is finished"
    69 Boyz f/ JT Money — 2 A.M. (Watcha Doin'?)

Usage tips for "finished"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "finished" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for finished to find words that pair well.

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