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- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
completer, completest |
| definition 1: |
lacking no necessary elements or parts.
A mechanic needs a complete set of auto wrenches.Without giving this information, the report is not complete.- synonyms:
- comprehensive, entire, full, perfect, total, unabridged, whole
- antonyms:
- defective, deficient, partial
- similar words:
- aggregate, all, intact, integral, round, uncut, undivided
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| definition 2: |
finished or concluded, as a task.
When her task was finally complete, she made herself a cup of tea.- synonyms:
- accomplished, concluded, done, finished, fulfilled
- antonyms:
- incomplete, unfinished
- similar words:
- achieved, ended
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| definition 3: |
absolute or thorough.
He worked hard to gain complete mastery of his subject before beginning to teach.Her parents have complete faith in her ability.- synonyms:
- absolute, categorical, downright, out-and-out, outright, perfect, rank, straight-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unmitigated, unqualified, utter
- antonyms:
- partial
- similar words:
- all-out, arrant, blank, broad, comprehensive, exhaustive, flat-out, good, in-depth, plenary, positive, profound, radical, solid, sound, strict, unabridged, unbounded, unconditional, unequivocal, unlimited, unreserved
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| definition 4: |
in American football, denoting a forward pass that has been caught by its intended receiver.
The pass was complete, and the offense gains twenty yards.- antonyms:
- incomplete
- similar words:
- consummate
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| related words: |
absolute, consummate, damn, entire, extensive, good, grand, gross, overall, plain, pure, rank, regular, ripe, sheer, sole, stark, thorough, unqualified, whole |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
completes, completing, completed |
| definition 1: |
to finish or conclude (something).
She completed the test in an hour.The plumber completed his work and wrote up his bill.When you have completed filling out the form, give it to the nurse.- synonyms:
- close, conclude, do, end, finish, wrap up
- antonyms:
- begin
- similar words:
- accomplish, achieve, cap, clinch, complement, consummate, crown, culminate, dispose of, fulfill, make, mature, piece, polish off, settle, terminate
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| definition 2: |
to make whole or entire; add or constitute the final necessary part to (something).
The rare stamp from France completed his collection.She completed her wedding ensemble with a flowing veil.- synonyms:
- consummate, perfect
- similar words:
- cap, complement, crown, enrich, fill in, fulfill, piece, replenish, round out, supplement
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| related words: |
close, decide, discharge, dispatch, do, end, pass, perfect, serve, stop, transact |
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| derivations: |
completely (adv.), completeness (n.) |
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