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complete

[kuhm-pleet] / kəmˈplit /
ADJECTIVE
total, not lacking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
entire exhaustive full outright thorough
STRONG
gross integrated replete undocked
WEAK
all faultless full dress imperforate intact integral lock stock and barrel organic plenary the works thoroughgoing unabbreviated unabridged unbroken uncondensed uncut undiminished undivided unexpurgated unimpaired unitary unreduced whole whole enchilada whole nine yards whole-hog whole-length
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incomplete
WEAK
defective deficient imperfect lacking missing needy short unfinished wanting
ADJECTIVE
finished
Synonyms
STRONGEST
entire full perfect sweeping
STRONG
accomplished achieved attained compassed concluded consummate done down effected ended executed realized terminated
WEAK
all over all over but the shouting all-embracing all-inclusive done with fini finished off full-fledged home free plenary that's it through
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incomplete part
STRONG
unfinished
WEAK
defective deficient imperfect lacking missing needy short wanting
ADJECTIVE
utter, absolute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outright perfect positive thorough total unconditional
STRONG
blank blanket consummate sheer
WEAK
categorical downright dyed-in-the-wool flawless impeccable out-and-out thoroughgoing unblemished unmitigated unqualified whole
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conditional incomplete indefinite partial unfinished
WEAK
defective deficient imperfect lacking missing needy short wanting
VERB
carry out action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve close conclude determine develop do end execute finalize finish halt perform realize settle wrap up
STRONG
actualize cap consummate crown discharge effect effectuate elaborate equip fill fulfill furnish perfect refine supplement terminate
WEAK
bring to fruition bring to maturity call it a day carry off do thoroughly get through go the limit go through with go whole hog make good make up put to bed round off round out sew up ultimate wind up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon bear begin commence continue fail ignore introduce leave lose miss neglect not finish open start stop unsettle
STRONG
ruin
WEAK
forget give up

Usage

What are other ways to say complete? The adjective complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

Example Sentences

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A White House spokesperson couldn’t be immediately reached to discuss the disconnect between the shootdown and previous claims that the U.S. had complete control of the skies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But before negotiations were complete, security forces arrived.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Every student had to complete a senior project, so Small proposed that hers be an album.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That meant the lack of complete BLS records in February reflected an especially hard hit to the overall projections.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

A large furnace and bellows were set up at the far end of the room, complete with stacks of horseshoes and bits of iron.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.