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complete

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of complete

1 not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
  • a complete deck of cards
Synonyms of complete

compleat, comprehensive, entire, full, grand, intact, integral, perfect, plenary, total, whole
Words Related to complete

unabridged, uncut, undiminished

all-out, exhaustive, extensive, maximal

full-blooded, full-blown, full-bore, full-fledged, full-on, full-out, full-scale
Near Antonyms of complete

abbreviated, abridged, cut, diminished, reduced
Antonyms of complete

imperfect, incomplete, partial
2 brought or having come to an end
  • Your education is never complete—there's always something more to learn.
Synonyms of complete

completed, concluded, done, down, ended, finished, over, terminated, through, up
Words Related to complete

accomplished, achieved, attained, compassed, realized

dead, defunct, extinct, kaput (also kaputt), obsolete

expired
Phrases Synonymous with complete

out of hand, out of the way
Antonyms of complete

continuing, incomplete, ongoing, uncompleted, undone, unfinished
3 covering everything or all important points
  • will present complete coverage of the tennis tournament
Synonyms of complete

all-embracing, all-inclusive, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), compendious, comprehensive, cyclopedic, encyclopedic, exhaustive, full, global, in-depth, inclusive, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal
Words Related to complete

broad, catholic, encyclical, general, inclusionary, overall

cosmic (also cosmical), extensive, far, far-reaching, grand, large, sweeping, vast, wide, wide-ranging

blanket, indiscriminate, unrestricted
Near Antonyms of complete

circumscribed, limited, narrow, restricted, specialized

exact, precise

individual, singular, specific

incomplete, patchy, sketchy
4 having no exceptions or restrictions
  • He's a complete lunatic!
Synonyms of complete

absolute, all-out, arrant, blank, categorical (also categoric), clean, consummate, cotton-picking, crashing, dead, deadly, definite, downright, dreadful, fair, flat, flat-out, out-and-out, outright, perfect, plumb, profound, pure, rank, regular, sheer, simple, stark, straight-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unadulterated, unalloyed, unconditional, unmitigated, unqualified, utter, very
Words Related to complete

authentic, classic, genuine, real, veritable

constant, endless, eternal, perpetual, undying, unremitting

extreme, unrestricted

confirmed, habitual, hopeless, inveterate

extraordinary, frightful, horrible, huge, main, superlative, supreme, surpassing, terrible, terrific
Near Antonyms of complete

doubtful, dubious, equivocal, qualified, questionable, restricted, uncertain
5 trying all possibilities
  • a complete search of the computer file
Synonyms of complete

all-out, clean, comprehensive, exhaustive, full-scale, out-and-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total
Words Related to complete

broad, extensive, far-reaching, in-depth, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging

general, global, inclusive, methodical (also methodic), systematic

no-holds-barred, unhampered, unrestrained
Near Antonyms of complete

aimless, desultory, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random

cursory, shallow, slipshod, superficial

limited, narrow, restricted
6 having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
  • a riding school that will teach you all skills required of the complete equestrian
Synonyms of complete

accomplished, ace, adept, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso
Words Related to complete

adroit, clever, deft, dexterous (also dextrous), handy, sure-handed

gifted, talented

polished, refined

effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike

able, capable, competent, fit, fitted, qualified

educated, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored

all-around (also all-round), well-rounded

multiskilled, multitalented
Near Antonyms of complete

incapable, incompetent, inept, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak

artless, crude, rude

ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient

talentless, ungifted, untalented

ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored

beginning, green, inexperienced, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be

primitive, rough, unpolished

awkward, clumsy, heavy-handed
Antonyms of complete

amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful

Synonym Discussion of complete

full, complete, plenary, replete mean containing all that is wanted or needed or possible. full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it.
    • a full schedule
complete applies when all that is needed is present.
    • a complete picture of the situation
plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.
    • given plenary power
replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.
    • replete with delightful details

complete

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of complete

1 to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
  • managed to complete the assignment with time to spare
Synonyms of complete

consummate, finalize, finish, perfect, polish
Words Related to complete

follow through (with), stick out

accomplish, achieve, effect

carry out, carry through, discharge, do, execute, fulfill (or fulfil), perform

ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate

machine, refine, round (off or out), shine, touch up
Phrases Synonymous with complete

get through
Near Antonyms of complete

abandon, desert, discontinue, drop, forsake, quit
2 to serve as a completing element to
  • The bird's beautiful song simply completes its appeal for pet owners.
Synonyms of complete

complement, round (off or out)
Words Related to complete

finish (off), flesh (out)

adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish

better, enhance, improve

constitute, form, make up

enrich, perfect
3 to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
  • The well-attended concert completed a great weekend of arts and entertainment events.
Synonyms of complete

close, close out, conclude, end, finish, round (off or out), terminate, wind up, wrap up
Words Related to complete

climax, crown

consummate, perfect

halt, stop, suspend
Phrases Synonymous with complete

ring down the curtain (on)
Antonyms of complete

begin, commence, inaugurate, open, start
4 to do what is required by the terms of
  • No payments will be made until the contract is completed.
Synonyms of complete

answer, comply (with), fill, fulfill (or fulfil), keep, meet, redeem, satisfy
Words Related to complete

conclude, consummate, finalize, finish, perfect

accomplish, achieve, bring about, bring off, carry out, effect

commit, compass, discharge, execute, follow through (with), make, perform
Phrases Synonymous with complete

abide by, make good (or make good on)
Near Antonyms of complete

default (on)

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight
Antonyms of complete

breach, break, transgress, violate

Synonym Discussion of complete

close, end, conclude, finish, complete, terminate mean to bring or come to a stopping point or limit. close usually implies that something has been in some way open as well as unfinished.
    • close a debate
end conveys a strong sense of finality.
    • ended his life
conclude may imply a formal closing (as of a meeting).
    • the service concluded with a blessing
finish may stress completion of a final step in a process.
    • after it is painted, the house will be finished
complete implies the removal of all deficiencies or a successful finishing of what has been undertaken.
    • the resolving of this last issue completes the agreement
terminate implies the setting of a limit in time or space.
    • your employment terminates after three months

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