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Meaning of start to finish
The phrase "start to finish" refers to something that is done completely, from the beginning to the end.
Etymology of start to finish
The phrase "start to finish" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "start" meant "to begin" and "finish" meant "to complete" or "to bring to an end".
The phrase has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is done from the beginning to the end, without interruption or pause.
Synonyms
from start to finish
completely
entirely
wholly
totally
utterly
thoroughly
fully
altogether
outright
absolutely
perfectly
wholly
from beginning to end
from inception to completion
from dawn till dusk
all the way
every step of the way
all day
all night
continuously
incessantly
perpetually
relentlessly
unceasingly
unremittingly
unrelentingly
from the word go
from the get-go
from the outset
from the start
from the beginning
Definitions
- The phrase "start to finish" is defined by Oxford Languages as an expression meaning from the beginning to the end of an activity or process.
- * It can also refer to the entire duration of an event or project, encompassing all stages and aspects.
Usage Examples
- The project was managed from start to finish by a single team.
- * The company handled the entire event from start to finish, including planning, setup, and cleanup.
- * The athlete trained from start to finish, never giving up or losing focus.
Antonyms
partially
incompletely
inadequately
insufficiently
imperfectly
unfinished
incomplete
halfhearted
half-baked
unfulfilled
uncompleted
undone
unfinished
partially completed
inadequately done
insufficiently done
imperfectly done