complete
A state where something has all its parts or is entirely finished. It is used to describe when nothing is missing and the work is 100% done.
Examples
3 of 5I have a complete set of these books.
I have all the books in this group.
The investigation is now complete.
The official check is finished.
The party was a complete success!
The party was totally successful.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'complete' circle—it goes all the way around without any gaps or breaks.
Quick Quiz
I need one more card to make a ___ set.
Correct!
The correct answer is: complete
Examples
I have a complete set of these books.
everydayI have all the books in this group.
The investigation is now complete.
formalThe official check is finished.
The party was a complete success!
informalThe party was totally successful.
Students must provide a complete answer to the question.
academicStudents must answer the whole question.
We need the complete report by Friday morning.
businessWe need the full report by Friday.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
mission complete
the task is finished
a complete stranger
someone you do not know at all
complete the task
finish the job
Often Confused With
Finish refers to reaching the end of an action, while complete emphasizes that no parts are missing.
Usage Notes
Use 'complete' when you want to show that a collection is full or a task is totally done. In everyday English, it often acts like the word 'total' to add emphasis.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'finish' when they mean a collection has all its parts. Also, avoid saying 'more complete' because something is either finished or it isn't.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'complete' circle—it goes all the way around without any gaps or breaks.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'completus', which means 'filled up' or 'finished'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In academic and professional settings, being 'complete' is highly valued as it represents attention to detail and reliability.
Quick Quiz
I need one more card to make a ___ set.
Correct!
The correct answer is: complete
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