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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—thereʼs always something more to learn

Synonyms of complete

completed, concluded, done, down, ended, finished, over, over with, terminated, through, up

Words Related to complete

accomplished, achieved, attained, compassed, realized

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

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-in [chiefly British], all-inclusive, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), compendious, comprehensive, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, 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, panoptic, sweeping, vast, wide, wide-ranging

blanket, indiscriminate, unrestricted

Near Antonyms of complete

circumscribed, limited, narrow, restricted, specialized

individual, singular, specific

incomplete, patchy, sketchy

4 having no exceptions or restrictions

heʼs a complete lunatic

Synonyms of complete

absolute, all-out, arrant, blank, blooming [chiefly British], bodacious [Southern & Midland], categorical (also categoric), clean, consummate, cotton-picking, crashing, damn, damned, dead, deadly, definite, downright, dreadful, fair, flat, flat-out, out-and-out, outright, perfect, plumb, profound, pure, rank, regular, sheer, simple, stark, stone, 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, compleat, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso

Words Related to complete

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

gifted, talented

polished, refined

effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike

able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified

educated, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored

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

multiskilled, multitalented

Near Antonyms of complete

incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, 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, ham-fisted, ham-handed, 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

Near Antonyms of complete

abandon, desert, discontinue, drop, forsake, quit

2 to serve as a completing element to

the birdʼs 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

consummate, perfect

halt, stop, suspend

Phrases Synonymous with complete

put paid to [chiefly British], 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

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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