Complete Definition
complete
adjective
- having every necessary or normal part or component or step; "a complete meal"; "a complete wardrobe"; "a complete set of the Britannica"; "a complete set of china"; "a complete defeat"; "a complete accounting"
- perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities; "a complete gentleman"; "consummate happiness"; "a consummate performance"
- highly skilled; "an accomplished pianist"; "a complete musician"
- without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad"; "a thoroughgoing villain"; "utter nonsense"; "the unadulterated truth"
- having come or been brought to a conclusion; "the harvesting was complete"; "the affair is over, ended, finished"; "the abruptly terminated interview"
verb
- come or bring to a finish or an end; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours"
- bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements; "A child would complete the family"
- complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties"
- complete a pass
- write all the required information onto a form; "fill out this questionnaire, please!"; "make out a form"
"Complete" in song lyrics
See how complete is used in real songs:
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"I add a rhyme, to make it sound complete"
Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Just Kickin' Lyrics -
"Let it be shown, every enzyme is complete"
Aceyalone — The Guidelines -
"And'll make that thought complete"
Aceyalone — A Book of Human Language
Words that rhyme with complete
Usage tips for "complete"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "complete" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for complete to find words that pair well.