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complete
/kəmˈpliːt/
finished or having all necessary parts
She completed her homework before dinner.
She finished her homework before dinner.
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.
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.
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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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
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