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complete

[kuhm-pleet] / kəmˈplit /






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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Hatching is underway, and it can take 24 to 48 hours to complete after the first pip, the nonprofit said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That was now complete and no data had been lost, it said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

As is so often the case with subjects about classical antiquity, some bits of evidence are more complete than others.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Frederick and Bruno might be complete idiots, but any village idiot knows gold when they see it.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff