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finish line

/ˈfɪnɪʃ ˌlaɪn/

Meanings
noun
A line marking the end of a race.

Examples :

"The five exhausted runners crossed the finish line one after the other."
sport race achievement

Related Words

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

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approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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finish noun

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

An end; the end of anything.

"The finish of the school year was a relief for all the students. "

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marking verb

/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/ /ˈmɑɹkɪŋ/

To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).

"to mark a box or bale of merchandise"

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finally adverb

/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

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runners noun

/ˈrʌnərz/

Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

"I just got back from my morning run."

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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exhausted verb

/ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."

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process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

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crossed verb

/kɹɑst/ /kɹɒst/ /kɹɔst/

To make or form a cross.

"The artist crossed two lines to create an X on the paper. "

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months noun

/mʌnθs/

A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

"July is my favourite month."