Meaning & Definition of Complete in English
English⟶
Complete
Having all parts or elements; whole.
Pronunciation:
/kəmˈpliːt/Part of Speech:
adjective, verbDetailed Definitions
Definition: Having all parts or elements; whole.
Example Sentence: The puzzle is complete.
Definition: To finish or make whole.
Example Sentence: He completed the project ahead of schedule.
Definition: To add what is lacking or needed.
Example Sentence: Please complete the form.
Definition: To achieve something.
Example Sentence: She completed her degree last year.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English: from Latin 'completus', past participle of 'complere', from 'com-' meaning 'together' + 'plere' meaning 'to fill'.
Synonyms
wholeentirefinishedfulfilledtotal
Common Phrases and Expressions
- complete agreement: Full consensus without any objections.
- complete up the task: Finish or finalize the task.
- complete failure: An instance where something does not succeed at all.
Translations
- Spanish: completo
- French: complet
- German: vollständig
- Russian: полный
Related Words
- completion: The act or process of finishing something.
- complement: Something that completes or goes well with something.
Slang Meanings of complete
Meaning: Totally, completely.
Example Sentence: I'm complete out of energy after that workout.
Meaning: Absolutely finished.
Example Sentence: That project is complete; time to move on.