Meaning & use

complete

adjective·Everyday

Having all necessary parts; not lacking anything, or having been finished entirely.

See it in a sentence

The puzzle isn't complete; we're missing at least three pieces.

Her collection of vintage postcards is now complete after years of searching.

A note on using this word

As a verb, "complete" means to finish something, as in "complete the form before submitting it."

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

incompletepartial

Another way to use it

2. verb

To finish making or doing something; to bring to an end.

Please complete the survey by Friday so we can review the results.

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