complete
gb/kəmplˈit/ us/kəmplˈit/
A2
English
~ 1100
teljes, hiánytalan, kész, befejez, kitölt, teljesít
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is complete
The report is now complete and ready to submit.
A jelentés most már kész, és benyújtható.
She has a complete set of the author's works.
Megvan neki a szerző műveinek teljes sorozata.
Make sure the form is complete before sending it.
Learner examples
The book is complete.
A könyv teljes.
My homework is complete.
Kész van a házi feladatom.
The puzzle is complete.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'complete' with 'finished'; 'complete' refers to having all parts, while 'finished' refers to being done with something.
Meaning
Having all parts or elements
Collocations
complete set
|complete list
|complete collection
|complete guide
Synonyms
whole (Emphasizes not being divided or broken into parts.)
Antonyms
incomplete (Lacking one or more necessary parts or elements.)
Themes
daily life
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having everything that is needed; not missing anything.
Having all the necessary or appropriate parts, elements, or steps; not lacking anything.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to complete [something]
Please complete the application form before the deadline.
Kérjük, a határidő előtt töltse ki a jelentkezési űrlapot.
He completed the marathon in under four hours.
Négy órán belül teljesítette a maratont.
They completed the project ahead of schedule.
Learner examples
I will complete my homework.
Befejezem a házi feladatomat.
She completed the game.
Végigjátszotta a játékot.
We completed the work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'do' instead of 'complete' in formal contexts. 'Complete' often sounds more formal and precise.
Meaning
Finish making or doing fully
Collocations
complete a task
|complete a form
|complete a project
|complete an order
Synonyms
finish (More general; does not always imply adding missing parts.)
Antonyms
abandon (To stop doing something before it is finished.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To finish making or doing something so that it is whole or ready.
To bring something to an end by adding the final parts or details; to finish making or doing something fully.
B1
3
teljes
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is complete [noun]
The trip was a complete success.
Az út teljes siker volt.
Losing the files was a complete disaster.
A fájlok elvesztése teljes katasztrófa volt.
It came as a complete surprise to everyone.
Learner examples
The day was a complete success.
Az a nap teljes siker volt.
It was a complete surprise.
Teljes meglepetés volt.
The plan was a complete failure.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'very' instead of using 'complete' for emphasis; 'complete' can sound stronger and more formal.
Meaning
Total or absolute in degree
Collocations
complete failure
|complete disaster
|complete surprise
Synonyms
utter (Strong emphasis, often negative.)
Antonyms
partial (Only part of something, not total.)
Themes
emotions
|description
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that something is very great or extreme.
Total or absolute, often used for emphasis to describe an extreme state or condition.
Grammar
Dictionary form
complete
IPA
GB/kəmplˈit/
US/kəmplˈit/
Syllables & stress
com - plete (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plete)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: complete
- 3rd Person Singular: completes
- Present Participle: completing
- Past: completed
Word family
Forms
completes
verb
completing
verb
completed
verb
Core family
completely
adverb A2
completion
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
incomplete
adjective B1
incompletely
adverb
Advanced or less common
completeness
noun
incompleteness
noun
Expressions
complete with
1/kəmplˈit wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Including as a feature or part
Including something as an extra part or feature.
Examples
- The house comes complete with a swimming pool and garden.
- He arrived at the party complete with a bouquet of flowers.
in complete agreement
1/ˈɪn kəmplˈit əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
Agreeing entirely with someone
When two or more people agree about everything on a topic.
Examples
- The committee members are in complete agreement on the proposal.
- We were in complete agreement about the best way forward.
make a complete mess of
1/mˈeɪk ə kəmplˈit mˈɛs əv/
fixed phrase
informal
Do something very badly
To do something in a way that causes many problems or mistakes.
Examples
- He made a complete mess of the interview.
- They made a complete mess of painting the room.