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Perfect

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpɜːfɪkt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/"]/

Meaning of Perfect

having everything that is necessary; complete and without faults or weaknesses

In simple words: Something that is completely without errors or faults.

Perfect in a sentence

• Her performance was simply perfect, impressing everyone in the audience.
• He strives for perfect results in all his projects.
• The weather today is perfect for a picnic in the park.
• Finding a perfect solution to the problem took a lot of time.
• She has a perfect score on the test, showing her hard work.

How to use Perfect

Use 'perfect' to describe something that is ideal or flawless. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but can sound exaggerated in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

perfect + object

Memory hint

Think of 'perfect' as 'per-fect' — like getting a score of 100% on a test.

Related words

Collocations with Perfect

• be
• look
• seem
• absolutely
• completely
• just
• for
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• for
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Synonyms for Perfect

• flawless
• ideal
• exemplary
• spotless
• unblemished

Opposites of Perfect

• imperfect
• flawed
• faulty

Common mistakes with Perfect

• 'Perfect' used to describe something good but not flawless.
• Confusing 'perfect' with 'almost perfect'.
• Using 'perfect' as a noun instead of an adjective.

Frequently asked questions about Perfect

What does Perfect mean?

Something that is completely without errors or faults.

What is the definition of Perfect?

having everything that is necessary; complete and without faults or weaknesses

How do you use Perfect in a sentence?

Her performance was simply perfect, impressing everyone in the audience.

Can you give another example of Perfect?

He strives for perfect results in all his projects.

What are synonyms for Perfect?

Common alternatives include flawless, ideal, exemplary, spotless, unblemished.

What is the opposite of Perfect?

Opposite meanings include imperfect, flawed, faulty.

What words go with Perfect?

It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, absolutely, completely, just, for, be, look, seem, absolutely, completely, just, for, be, look, seem, absolutely, completely, just, for, be, look, seem, absolutely, completely, just, for, be, look, seem, absolutely, completely, just, for.

What are common mistakes when using Perfect?

'Perfect' used to describe something good but not flawless. Confusing 'perfect' with 'almost perfect'. Using 'perfect' as a noun instead of an adjective.

How do you pronounce Perfect?

US: /["/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɜːfɪkt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Perfect?

Use 'perfect' to describe something that is ideal or flawless. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but can sound exaggerated in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Perfect?

"Perfect" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.