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Turn in a complete worksheet.
What does Complete mean?
Finished or whole.
Dictionary definition
Having all needed parts, or to finish something fully.
Example sentences
Complete in a sentence
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She completed the project early.
hard
A complete explanation includes claim, evidence, and conclusion.
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Practice 1
What does complete mean?
Complete means having all needed parts, or to finish something fully.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to complete?
Finished is close in meaning to complete in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to complete?
Incomplete gives a useful opposite or contrast to complete.
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Complete
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kum · pleet · strongest beat: pleet
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WordComplete.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningComplete means Finished or whole.
ExampleExample: Turn in a complete worksheet.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kum · pleet
- Strongest beat
- pleet
- Ending
- pleet
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pleet.
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Synonyms
Words like Complete
Antonyms
Opposite words
incompleteUse when parts are missing.
partialUse when only some parts are done.
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Word family
Complete word family
Base word
complete
noun
completion
The act of finishing fully.
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Student support
Understand Complete
Hint for students
Complete means to finish something or make it whole.
Common mix-up
Complete is not the same as compete. Complete means finish; compete means try to win against others.
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Write one sentence that shows complete without using the word complete. Model sentence: She filled in the last answer and finished the worksheet. Clue words: last answer, finished, worksheet Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show finishing or making something whole?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'Please complete the puzzle before lunch.' Why does complete fit better than begin?
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