The antonyms for the word "to finish" are broadly classified into two groups - physical or concrete antonyms and abstract or conceptual antonyms. The physical or concrete antonyms include words such as "begin," "start," "commence" and "initiate." These antonyms suggest the start of something, rather than its completion. On the other hand, abstract or conceptual antonyms include "prolong," "persist," or "continue." These antonyms indicate that something is not ending or stopping but, rather is continuing to occur or exist. Other antonyms for "finish" include "halt," "cease," and "stop," which all indicate a cessation of activity or the end of a process.

What are the antonyms for To finish?

• n.

  • consummation
  • beginning
  ,
  • commencement
  ,
  • failure
  ,
  • imperfection
  ,
  • opening
  ,
  • start
  ,
  • unfulfillment
  .

Famous quotes with To finish

• No new projects at the moment. There are restrictions to how much I can take on. And I need to finish those that I am committed to do before thinking ahead. But I'd rather they take final shape before we talk of them.

  Amitabh Bachchan
• I've been a schoolteacher. I always try to get the kids to finish talking before the next one starts.

  Marion Zimmer Bradley
• FDR created today's 30 percent coalition. Obama wants to finish the job by turning it into a permanent ruling majority. There's nothing new about the Obama Narrative. It is the FDR Narrative on steroids. It is intended to lead to greater statism and political gain.

  Arthur C. Brooks
• I'm trying to finish my book on the Kennedy assassination.

  Vincent Bugliosi
• To do the Ozzfest again would be great. I'd like to finish with a final Sabbath album. You always feel that it is still a challenge.

  Geezer Butler

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