finished
Translation
finished, completed, done
Examples
The painting is finished.
The painting is finished.
Are you finished with the newspaper?
Are you finished with the newspaper?
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) finished to be completed The painting is finished.
((to be)) finished ((with sth.)) to have no more need for (sth.) Are you finished with the newspaper?
Similar Words
Synonyms: complete, done, concluded; Antonyms: unfinished, incomplete
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'finish', from Latin `finis` (end).
Memory Tips
This describes the state of something after you 'finish' it. The '-ed' ending often indicates a completed state.