finish
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈfɪnɪʃ/US /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
Meaning
noun
the last part or the end of something
“It was a close finish as they had predicted.”
verb
to stop doing something or making something because it is complete
“finish (something), Haven't you finished your homework yet?”
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“And when I didn't finish my dinner, my mother would say, "Finish your food!”
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