perfect
/ˈpɜrfɪkt/
noun
- The perfect tense in grammar, referring to an action that has been completed.
- You need to use the perfect to talk about experiences up to now.
- The teacher explained the difference between the past and the present perfect.
- In English, the perfect is formed with 'have' and a past participle.
verb
- To make something completely free from faults or defects; to improve to the highest standard.
- She spent years perfecting her piano technique.
- They are working to perfect the new software before launch.
- The chef perfected the recipe after many attempts.
adjective
- Having all the required or desirable qualities; as good as possible; without defect or flaw.
- The weather was perfect for a picnic.
- She gave a perfect performance in the play.
- After hours of work, the cake turned out perfect.
- Complete and without error; exact.
- Her English is perfect after years of practice.
- The witness gave a perfect description of the suspect.
- He drew a perfect circle freehand.
- Used for emphasis, meaning absolute or total.
- He made a perfect fool of himself at the party.
- That's a perfect waste of time.
- You are a perfect stranger to me.
- Suitable or appropriate in every way.
- This chair is perfect for reading.
- He found the perfect gift for her birthday.
- The song is perfect for a wedding.
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