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finishing

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use finishing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “completion”

(verb) to bring something to an end or to make it complete. It’s like when you are doing your homework and you have written your last answer; that means you are finishing your homework.

Example

I am finishing my painting right now, and I think it looks great!

Example

She is not finishing her project on time because she had too much work.

Example

Are you finishing your book this weekend?

Context: “completion”

(noun) the act of bringing something to an end. When you say 'finishing', you are talking about the last part of doing something, like completing a race or a task.

Example

The finishing of the race was so exciting; everyone cheered for the runners!

Example

The finishing of the meal took longer than we expected, and we were very hungry.

Example

What was the finishing time for the marathon last year?

How to pronounce finishing

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ]

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