How Do You Spell FINISHES?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪnɪʃɪz] (IPA)

The word "finishes" is spelled with a final -es, which is pronounced as /ɪz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This ending is added to words ending in -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, and -x to indicate the third person singular present tense of verbs or plural nouns. In this case, "finishes" is the third person singular present tense of the verb "finish." Remembering the spelling rule for final -es can help learners avoid common mistakes in written English.

FINISHES Meaning and Definition

1. Finishes is a verb that refers to the act of bringing something to its completion or concluding stage. It implies the final touches or operations that are necessary to complete or perfect a task, project, or process. When something is finished, it means that all the necessary steps or actions have been taken, and there is nothing more to be done. Finishes can be applied in various contexts, including construction, manufacturing, arts and crafts, and even sports.

   In construction, finishes refer to the final treatments or coatings given to surfaces to enhance aesthetics, durability, or functionality. This may involve applying paint, varnish, or other protective layers to walls, floors, or furniture. In manufacturing, finishes can pertain to the last steps in the production process, such as applying polish or buffing to achieve a smooth and shiny surface on a product. Similarly, in arts and crafts, finishes involve the final details or embellishments that are added to a piece to enhance its appearance or functionality.

   Additionally, finishes can refer to the completion of a race or competition in sports. When an athlete crosses the finish line, it signifies that they have completed the race.

   Overall, the term finishes encapsulates the actions taken to complete or perfect a task, whether it is adding final touches, concluding a process, or achieving a goal.

Top Common Misspellings for FINISHES *

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• finishins 1.9417475%
• finihses 1.9417475%
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* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of FINISHES

The word finishes is derived from the Middle English term finisshen which originated from the Old French word finiss-, finir. This Old French term came from the Latin word finire which means to bring to an end or to finish.

Idioms with the word FINISHES

• He who begins many things, finishes but few. The idiom "He who begins many things, finishes but few" means that a person who starts numerous tasks or projects often fails to complete most of them. It suggests that someone who consistently starts new endeavors without seeing them through to the end may have difficulty with perseverance or commitment.

Similar spelling words for FINISHES

• finish coat,
• furnishes,
• finished.

Conjugate verb Finishes

CONDITIONAL

I would finish

we would finish

you would finish

he/she/it would finish

they would finish

FUTURE

I will finish

we will finish

you will finish

he/she/it will finish

they will finish

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have finished

we will have finished

you will have finished

he/she/it will have finished

they will have finished

PAST

I finished

we finished

you finished

he/she/it finished

they finished

PAST PERFECT

I had finished

we had finished

you had finished

he/she/it had finished

they had finished

PRESENT

I finish

we finish

you finish

he/she/it finishes

they finish

PRESENT PERFECT

I have finished

we have finished

you have finished

he/she/it has finished

they have finished

I am finishing

we are finishing

you are finishing

he/she/it is finishing

they are finishing

I was finishing

we were finishing

you were finishing

he/she/it was finishing

they were finishing

I will be finishing

we will be finishing

you will be finishing

he/she/it will be finishing

they will be finishing

I have been finishing

we have been finishing

you have been finishing

he/she/it has been finishing

they have been finishing

I had been finishing

we had been finishing

you had been finishing

he/she/it had been finishing

they had been finishing

I will have been finishing

we will have been finishing

you will have been finishing

he/she/it will have been finishing

they will have been finishing

I would have finished

we would have finished

you would have finished

he/she/it would have finished

they would have finished

I would be finishing

we would be finishing

you would be finishing

he/she/it would be finishing

they would be finishing

I would have been finishing

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you would have been finishing

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they would have been finishing