completed
Completed (adj) means Finished; brought to an end. Example: “The completed project was delivered two days ahead of schedule.”
How to use completed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlready finished — describes something once the work on it is done.
Word forms
more completed comparative, most completed superlative
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The _____ project was delivered two days ahead of schedule.
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What does “completed” mean?
The word “completed” means finished; brought to an end. In plain terms, already finished — describes something once the work on it is done.
How do you pronounce “completed”?
“Completed” is pronounced kuhm-PLEE-tihd (/kəmˈpliːtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “completed” in a sentence?
Here is “completed” used in a sentence: “The completed project was delivered two days ahead of schedule.”
What part of speech is “completed”?
“Completed” is an adjective.
Is “completed” a common word?
“Completed” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "completed" and "complete"?
"Complete" often means whole, with nothing missing, as in a complete set that has all its parts. "Completed" describes something finished through a process, like a completed form or building. So a set can be "complete" without anyone finishing it, while a task becomes "completed" only once the work is done.
What is the opposite of completed?
The usual opposites are "unfinished," "incomplete," and "ongoing." Something not yet completed may also be called "in progress," "pending," or "outstanding." Each suggests that work still remains before the thing can be called done. "Abandoned" is a related term for work that was stopped and will never be completed.
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