finishing

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: fin-ish-ing (3)
English Definition

Bringing to an end or completing; the final touch to something

Example Sentence

She is putting the finishing touches to the painting.

US IPA /ˈfɪn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈfɪn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/

Synonyms

completing ending concluding terminating

Antonyms

beginning starting initiating