complete Definition
- 1having all the necessary or appropriate parts
- 2finished; ended
- 3absolute; thorough
Using complete: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "complete" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The project is now complete.
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She gave a complete account of what had happened.
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The museum has a complete collection of his works.
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He felt a complete failure.
complete Synonyms and Antonyms
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Idioms Using complete
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Her personality is the complete opposite of her sister's.
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He's the complete package: smart, funny, and good-looking.
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The concert was a complete washout due to the heavy rain.
Phrases with complete
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The package comes complete with instructions and all necessary tools.
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The dictator had complete control over the country.
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I met a complete stranger on the train yesterday.
Origins of complete
from Latin 'completus', past participle of 'complere', meaning 'to fill up'
Summary: complete in Brief
The adjective 'complete' [kəmˈpliːt] means having all necessary or appropriate parts, finished, or absolute. It can be used to describe a wide range of things, from projects and accounts to collections and feelings. 'Complete' can also be used in phrases like 'complete with' and idioms like 'complete opposite,' which denote inclusion and contrast, respectively.
