Basic Details
Word: Complete
Part of Speech: Adjective / Verb
Meaning: As an adjective: Having all necessary parts; whole or finished. As a verb: To finish making or doing something.
Synonyms: Finished, entire, whole, accomplish, conclude
Antonyms: Incomplete, unfinished, partial, start, initiate
Idioms and Phrases
- Complete the picture: To make something whole by adding the missing details. Example: "Her final statement completed the picture of what had happened that night."
- Come full circle: To complete a cycle or return to the starting point. Example: "After years of trying different careers, she came full circle and returned to teaching."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He needs to complete the project before the deadline.
Example 2: The puzzle is complete now that all the pieces are in place.
Example 3: She completed her degree with honors last year.
Fun Fact
The word "complete" comes from the Latin word *completus*, meaning "filled up" or "finished." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things that are whole or brought to an end.
Famous Quote
"The best way to complete a task is to begin it." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "complete" mean as a verb?
a) To pause something
b) To begin something
c) To finish something
d) To ignore something
Answer: c) To finish something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "complete"?
a) Unfinished
b) Entire
c) Lacking
d) Starting
Answer: b) Entire
3. Which is an antonym of "complete"?
a) Whole
b) Accomplished
c) Partial
d) Concluded
Answer: c) Partial
4. Which sentence uses "complete" correctly?
a) She complete the homework yesterday.
b) The team is complete now that the captain has arrived.
c) He is completing to the party.
d) The cake is complete with no toppings.
Answer: b) The team is complete now that the captain has arrived.
5. What does the idiom "complete the picture" mean?
a) To make a painting
b) To ignore facts
c) To add the final details that give full understanding
d) To confuse the situation
Answer: c) To add the final details that give full understanding
