Definitions and Examples of finished, completed, finalized
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having been completed or brought to an end; no longer in progress.
Example
After months of hard work, the project was finally finished and ready for presentation.
Having been finished or concluded; fully done.
Example
The construction of the new building was completed ahead of schedule.
Having been made final or complete; no further changes or adjustments can be made.
Example
The contract was finalized after several rounds of negotiation.
Key Differences: finished vs completed vs finalized
- 1Finished implies that something has been brought to an end, while completed suggests that it has been fully done.
- 2Finalized is a more formal term that indicates that something has been made final or complete, and no further changes can be made.
Effective Usage of finished, completed, finalized
- 1Writing: Use these antonyms to describe the state of completion of a task or project.
- 2Speaking: Incorporate these words in conversations to express the degree of completion of an activity or event.
- 3Academic Writing: Utilize these antonyms in academic writing to indicate the level of completion of research or studies.
Remember this!
The antonyms of semifinished are finished, completed, and finalized. These words describe a state of completion or conclusion, indicating that something has been fully done or achieved. Use them in writing, speaking, or academic contexts to express the degree of completion of a task, project, or research.
