complete
gb/kəmplˈit/ us/kəmplˈit/
A2
Inglés
~ 1100
teljes, hiánytalan, kész, befejez, kitölt, teljesít
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The book is complete.
A könyv teljes.
My homework is complete.
Kész van a házi feladatom.
The puzzle is complete.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'complete' with 'finished'; 'complete' refers to having all parts, while 'finished' refers to being done with something.
Significado
Having all parts or elements
Colocaciones
complete set
|complete list
|complete collection
|complete guide
Sinónimos
whole (Emphasizes not being divided or broken into parts.)
Antónimos
incomplete (Lacking one or more necessary parts or elements.)
Temas
daily life
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Having everything that is needed; not missing anything.
Having all the necessary or appropriate parts, elements, or steps; not lacking anything.
VERBO
A2
2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I will complete my homework.
Befejezem a házi feladatomat.
She completed the game.
Végigjátszotta a játékot.
We completed the work.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'do' instead of 'complete' in formal contexts. 'Complete' often sounds more formal and precise.
Significado
Finish making or doing fully
Colocaciones
complete a task
|complete a form
|complete a project
|complete an order
Sinónimos
finish (More general; does not always imply adding missing parts.)
Antónimos
abandon (To stop doing something before it is finished.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'very' instead of using 'complete' for emphasis; 'complete' can sound stronger and more formal.
Significado
Total or absolute in degree
Colocaciones
complete failure
|complete disaster
|complete surprise
Sinónimos
utter (Strong emphasis, often negative.)
Antónimos
partial (Only part of something, not total.)
Temas
emotions
|description
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to say that something is very great or extreme.
Total or absolute, often used for emphasis to describe an extreme state or condition.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
complete
AFI
GB/kəmplˈit/
US/kəmplˈit/
Sílabas y acento
com - plete (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plete)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: complete
- 3rd Person Singular: completes
- Present Participle: completing
- Past: completed
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
complete with
1/kəmplˈit wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Including as a feature or part
Including something as an extra part or feature.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- He made a complete mess of the interview.
- They made a complete mess of painting the room.