Pronunciation: /kəmˈpliːt/

Definitions of complete

verb To finish making or doing; to bring to an end

Example Sentences

A1 I complete my homework every day.

A2 She completes her tasks on time.

B1 The team will complete the project by next week.

B2 He completed the marathon in record time.

C1 The artist completed the masterpiece after months of work.

C2 After years of training, she completed the Ironman triathlon.

adjective Fully carried out; thorough or absolute

Example Sentences

A1 She completed her homework on time.

A2 The students were asked to complete the worksheet individually.

B1 The project is almost complete, just a few more details to finalize.

B2 The team worked together to complete the task ahead of schedule.

C1 The novel is a complete masterpiece, with every detail meticulously crafted.

C2 His knowledge of the subject is so complete that he could teach a class on it.

Examples of complete in a Sentence

formal The project is not considered complete until all tasks have been finished.

informal I can't believe we finally got the house renovations complete!

slang I'm so close to completing this level in the game, just a few more tries.

figurative Her happiness was like a puzzle, missing a few pieces to feel complete.

Grammatical Forms of complete

past tense

completed

plural

completes

comparative

more complete

superlative

most complete

present tense

complete

future tense

will complete

perfect tense

has completed

continuous tense

is completing

singular

complete

positive degree

complete

infinitive

to complete

gerund

completing

participle

completed

Origin and Evolution of complete

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'complete' originated from the Latin word 'completus', which is derived from the verb 'complere' meaning 'to fill up'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'complete' has retained its original meaning of being whole or finished, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to indicate thoroughness or perfection in various contexts.