complete
gb/kəmplˈit/ us/kəmplˈit/
A2
Inglese
~ 1100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A2
property
1
Having all parts or elements
Having everything that is needed; not missing anything.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is complete
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'complete' with 'finished'; 'complete' refers to having all parts, while 'finished' refers to being done with something.
Sinonimi
whole (Emphasizes not being divided or broken into parts.)
Contrari
incomplete (Lacking one or more necessary parts or elements.)
Collocazioni
complete set
|complete list
|complete collection
|complete guide
Temi
daily life
|description
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
to complete [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'do' instead of 'complete' in formal contexts. 'Complete' often sounds more formal and precise.
Sinonimi
finish (More general; does not always imply adding missing parts.)
Contrari
abandon (To stop doing something before it is finished.)
Collocazioni
complete a task
|complete a form
|complete a project
|complete an order
Temi
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Please complete the application form before the deadline.
- He completed the marathon in under four hours.
- They completed the project ahead of schedule.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is complete [noun]
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse 'very' instead of using 'complete' for emphasis; 'complete' can sound stronger and more formal.
Sinonimi
utter (Strong emphasis, often negative.)
Contrari
partial (Only part of something, not total.)
Collocazioni
complete failure
|complete disaster
|complete surprise
Temi
emotions
|description
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The trip was a complete success.
- Losing the files was a complete disaster.
- It came as a complete surprise to everyone.
Esempi per chi studia
- The day was a complete success.
- It was a complete surprise.
- The plan was a complete failure.
Grammatica
Forma base
complete
IPA
GB/kəmplˈit/
US/kəmplˈit/
Sillabe e accento
com - plete (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plete)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: complete
- 3rd Person Singular: completes
- Present Participle: completing
- Past: completed
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
complete with
1/kəmplˈit wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Including as a feature or part
Including something as an extra part or feature.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- He made a complete mess of the interview.
- They made a complete mess of painting the room.