Meaning & Definition of word "Complete"
Complete
/kəmˈpliːt/
verb:
- 1. To finish making or doing.
- Example: He worked hard to complete his assignment on time.
- 2. To bring to a state of perfection or excellence.
- Example: The team needs to complete their strategy to ensure success.
adjective:
- 1. Having all necessary or appropriate parts.
- Example: The project was complete after the final review.
- 2. Finished or concluded; not lacking anything.
- Example: Her understanding of the subject was complete after attending several lectures.
- 3. Total; full; having no part or element missing.
- Example: The painting was a complete representation of the artist's vision.
Etymology
●Middle English: from Latin 'completus', past participle of 'complere', from 'com-' meaning 'together' + 'plere' meaning 'to fill'.
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.
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.