complete

/kəmˈpliːt/
adjectiveverbBeginner
general

having all necessary parts or elements; whole or entire

The puzzle is complete with all its pieces.

The puzzle has all its pieces and is whole.

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Often used to describe something that is finished or lacking nothing.

general

to finish or bring to an end

He completed the project ahead of schedule.

He finished the project before the deadline.

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When used as a verb, it means to finish a task or activity.

Collocations

complete the taskto finish a taskcomplete seta full collection of itemscomplete silencetotal quietness

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Related Phrases

complete the circlephrase
to finish a cycle or process
complete messphrase
a situation that is in total disorder

💡Pro Tip

Adjective vs. Verb

'Complete' can be both an adjective and a verb. As an adjective, it describes something that is whole or finished. As a verb, it means to finish or accomplish something.

Gold Rule

Common Usage

'Complete' is often used to describe something that is finished or lacking nothing. It can also mean to finish a task or activity.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'completus', past participle of 'complere' meaning 'to fill up'.

📝Usage Notes

As an adjective, 'complete' describes something that is whole or finished. As a verb, it means to finish or accomplish something.

Word Breakdown

com-
together
prefix
+
-plete
fill
root
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