Word: completed (verb - past tense of "complete")

Associations

"Completed" means something has been finished or brought to an end.

• Example 1: "I completed my homework." This means the homework is done, and no more work is needed.
• Example 2: "The project was completed on time." This means the project finished as planned.
• Example 3: "She completed the marathon in under four hours." This means she finished the marathon race.

A well-known synonym for "completed" is "finished." The main difference is that "finished" can sometimes imply a sense of finality or a conclusion, while "completed" often suggests that all necessary steps were taken to achieve something.

Substitution

Other words that can be used instead of "completed" are:

• "achieved" (more focus on reaching a goal)
• "finalized" (more about bringing something to a final state)
• "accomplished" (suggests success in completing a task)

Each of these words can change the meaning slightly, depending on the context.

Deconstruction

The word "completed" comes from the root "complete," which means to make whole or finish. The suffix "-ed" indicates that the action has already happened (past tense).

Historically, "complete" comes from the Latin word "completus," which means "filled up" or "finished." This gives a sense of fullness or totality when something is completed.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you completed a task that made you feel proud? What was it?
• How do you feel when you complete something important?
• In what situations do you think "completed" is a better word to use than "finished"?