complete
gb/kəmplˈit/ us/kəmplˈit/
A2
Inglés
~ 1100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A2
property
1
Having all parts or elements
Having everything that is needed; not missing anything.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is complete
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'complete' with 'finished'; 'complete' refers to having all parts, while 'finished' refers to being done with something.
Sinónimos
whole (Emphasizes not being divided or broken into parts.)
Antónimos
incomplete (Lacking one or more necessary parts or elements.)
Colocaciones
complete set
|complete list
|complete collection
|complete guide
Temas
daily life
|description
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The report is now complete and ready to submit.
- She has a complete set of the author's works.
- Make sure the form is complete before sending it.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The book is complete.
- My homework is complete.
- The puzzle is complete.
Verbo
A2
action
2
Finish making or doing fully
To finish making or doing something so that it is whole or ready.
Patrón de uso:
to complete [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'do' instead of 'complete' in formal contexts. 'Complete' often sounds more formal and precise.
Sinónimos
finish (More general; does not always imply adding missing parts.)
Antónimos
abandon (To stop doing something before it is finished.)
Colocaciones
complete a task
|complete a form
|complete a project
|complete an order
Temas
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Please complete the application form before the deadline.
- He completed the marathon in under four hours.
- They completed the project ahead of schedule.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I will complete my homework.
- She completed the game.
- We completed the work.
adjective
B1
property
3
Total or absolute in degree
Used to say that something is very great or extreme.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is complete [noun]
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'very' instead of using 'complete' for emphasis; 'complete' can sound stronger and more formal.
Sinónimos
utter (Strong emphasis, often negative.)
Antónimos
partial (Only part of something, not total.)
Colocaciones
complete failure
|complete disaster
|complete surprise
Temas
emotions
|description
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The trip was a complete success.
- Losing the files was a complete disaster.
- It came as a complete surprise to everyone.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The day was a complete success.
- It was a complete surprise.
- The plan was a complete failure.
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.