finished adjective
1 a not used before a noun : having reached the end of an activity, job, etc.
▪ He started his homework two hours ago and he still isn't finished. ▪ I'll wait here until you're finished. — compare 1finish 1a
b : not requiring more work : entirely done or completed
▪ The job is finally finished. ▪ We were pleased with the finished product. ▪ The house has a finished basement/attic. [=a basement/attic that has floors, ceilings, and walls like the rooms in the main part of the house] — compare 1finish 1b 2 not used before a noun a : having reached the end of a romantic relationship
▪ We're finished! I never want to see you again! ▪ She says she's finished with that guy.
b : no longer able to continue : completely ruined or defeated
▪ This scandal means that his career is finished. — compare 1finish 2a
▪ He started his homework two hours ago and he still isn't finished. ▪ I'll wait here until you're finished. — compare 1finish 1a
b : not requiring more work : entirely done or completed
▪ The job is finally finished. ▪ We were pleased with the finished product. ▪ The house has a finished basement/attic. [=a basement/attic that has floors, ceilings, and walls like the rooms in the main part of the house] — compare 1finish 1b
▪ We're finished! I never want to see you again! ▪ She says she's finished with that guy.
b : no longer able to continue : completely ruined or defeated
▪ This scandal means that his career is finished. — compare 1finish 2a
