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complete

/kəm'pli:t/
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The word "complete" can be understood in a few different ways, but it generally means to have everything necessary or to be finished. Let's break it down:

Part of Speech:
  • Adjective: describes a noun
  • Verb: an action word
Definitions:
  1. As an Adjective:

    • It means something is finished or has all its parts. For example, if you say, "The homework is complete," it means the homework is done.
    • It can also describe something that has all the necessary qualities. For example, "He is a complete musician" means he has all the skills needed to be a good musician.
  2. As a Verb:

    • It means to finish something or to make something whole. For example, "Please complete this form" means you should fill in all the information needed.
Usage Instructions:
  • Use "complete" as an adjective when you want to say something is finished or has all necessary parts.
  • Use "complete" as a verb when you want to talk about finishing or filling in something.
Examples:
  • Adjective: "The project is complete." (The project is finished.)
  • Verb: "I will complete my assignment by Friday." (I will finish my assignment by Friday.)
Advanced Usage:
  • When used in a more advanced context, "complete" can describe a person’s skills or qualities. For example: "She is a complete professional," meaning she embodies all the qualities of a true professional.
Word Variants:
  • Completeness (noun): The state of being complete. Example: "The completeness of his knowledge impressed everyone."
  • Completely (adverb): Means in every way or fully. Example: "She completely understood the topic."
Different Meanings:
  • In a formal context, "complete" can refer to something that is thorough and includes all necessary details. In a less formal context, it might be used to emphasize something, such as describing someone as a "complete fool."
Synonyms:
  • Finished
  • Entire
  • Whole
  • Total
  • Thorough
  • Perfect
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren’t direct idioms or phrasal verbs using "complete," you might hear related phrases like: - "To complete the circle": This means to finish a process or return to where you started. - "Complete with": This means to include all necessary parts. For example, "The meal was complete with dessert."

Summary:

"Complete" is a versatile word that you can use to describe something that is finished or has all necessary parts, whether it’s in your studies, daily tasks, or describing someone's skills.

Adjective
  1. having come or been brought to a conclusion
    • the harvesting was complete
    • the affair is over, ended, finished
    • the abruptly terminated interview
  2. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
    • an arrant fool
    • a complete coward
    • a consummate fool
    • a double-dyed villain
    • gross negligence
    • a perfect idiot
    • pure folly
    • what a sodding mess
    • stark staring mad
    • a thoroughgoing villain
    • utter nonsense
    • the unadulterated truth
  3. highly skilled
    • an accomplished pianist
    • a complete musician
  4. perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities
    • a complete gentleman
    • consummate happiness
    • a consummate performance
  5. having every necessary or normal part or component or step
    • a complete meal
    • a complete wardrobe
    • a complete set of the Britannica
    • a complete set of china
    • a complete defeat
    • a complete accounting
Verb
  1. write all the required information onto a form
    • fill out this questionnaire, please!
    • make out a form
  2. complete a pass
  3. complete or carry out
    • discharge one's duties
  4. bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements
    • A child would complete the family
  5. come or bring to a finish or an end; others finished in over 4 hours"
    • He finished the dishes
    • She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree
    • The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours

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