Completed
/kəmˈpliːtɪd/
verbadjectiveB1past tense, past participle
Definition
"Completed" is the past form of the verb "complete," which means to finish something fully. When you say something is completed, it means no more work is needed because the task or project is done. It can also describe the state of something that is now finished (adjective use).
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⚡ See It in Action
Finished a task or process
- •She completed her homework before dinner.
- •The workers completed the building last month.
- •I have completed reading the book you gave me.
Having reached a finished state (adjective)
- •The completed form must be sent by Friday.
- •After the completed project, the team celebrated.
- •The completed application looks good.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "completed" like "finished" (A1 word), but it often sounds a bit more formal or official.
- ✓Picture putting the last piece of a puzzle in place — the puzzle is now completed.
- ✓It feels good and satisfying, like when you finish your homework and can relax.
- ✓Sounds like "come-PLIT-ed" → Imagine someone coming to the end of a race and crossing the finish line.
- ✓Think of a story where a character completes a quest — the journey is over, and the goal is reached.
- ✓NOT like "started" (which means to begin something), "completed" means the end of the process.
- ✓NOT like "ongoing" or "unfinished," which mean work is still happening.
- ✓NOT like "perfect" (which means no mistakes), "completed" only means done, not necessarily perfect.
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Finished: done with something (Use when speaking informally or casually)
- •Done: completely finished (Use for very casual or simple situations)
- •Accomplished: successfully completed (Use when emphasizing success or achievement)
- •Fulfilled: completed with a sense of meeting requirements (Use when talking about duties or promises)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Word parts: "complete" (root) + "-ed" (suffix that shows past tense or finished action)
- •Etymology: From Latin "completus," past participle of "complere," meaning "to fill up, finish"
- •Historical development: Used in English since the 14th century to mean "to make whole or finish"
- •Modern usage: Commonly used to show that something is fully done or in a finished state, both as verb and adjective
💭 Reflect & Connect
•Can something be "completed" but still need improvement? How do you feel about that?
•How do you decide when a task is truly completed and not just almost done?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.She completed the report ___ the deadline was very close.
2.The project was completed ___ many people worked together.
3.Unlike started tasks, completed tasks mean there is ___ work left.
4.He completed the form and then ___ it to the office.
5.The completed assignment showed that she ___ all the instructions carefully.
6.When something is completed, you usually feel ___ or satisfied.
7.The building is completed, but the garden is still ___.