Cool MateCompletion vs Conclusion
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Completion
Top 2,000 (common)B2noun
Conclusion
Top 2,000 (common)B1noun
| Completion | Conclusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpliːʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpliːʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈkluːʒn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈkluːʒn/"]/ |
| Meaning | The act of finishing something. | The final part of something where you finish your ideas. |
| Example | The completion of the project was celebrated with a party. | In conclusion, we can see that the experiment was a success. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | B1 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | rapid, speedy, early, near, reach, bring something to, date, time, rate, after completion, following completion, before completion, the date of completion | correct, logical, reasonable, arrive at, come to, draw, satisfactory, satisfying, successful, bring about, bring something to, come to, in conclusion, satisfactory, satisfying, successful, bring about, bring something to, come to, in conclusion |
| Antonyms | incompletion, unfinished, failure | beginning, start, introduction |
| Common mistakes | Using 'complete' instead of 'completion' as a noun, Confusing it with 'completionist' in game contexts, Saying 'the completion of the work is done' instead of 'the completion of the work is finished' | Confused with 'conclude' — they have different grammatical uses., Using 'conclusion' when 'summary' would be more accurate., Omitting 'the' before 'conclusion' in sentences. |
| Usage notes | Use 'completion' in contexts where something is finished. Common in academic or formal settings, but less so in casual conversation. Be careful in using it in informal settings where simpler words may work better. | Used to summarize thoughts or results. Appropriate in essays and conversations. Avoid using it in informal casual settings where a simpler term might be understood better. |
Frequently asked questions: Completion vs Conclusion
What's the difference between Completion and Conclusion?
Completion: The act of finishing something. Conclusion: The final part of something where you finish your ideas.
Which is more advanced: Completion and Conclusion?
Completion is the highest level, at B2, on the CEFR scale.
Are Completion and Conclusion the same CEFR level?
Completion: B2, Conclusion: B1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Completion and Conclusion?
Completion: noun, Conclusion: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Completion: The completion of the project was celebrated with a party. Conclusion: In conclusion, we can see that the experiment was a success.
Can I use Completion and Conclusion interchangeably?
Not always. Completion and Conclusion are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.