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Perfect

UK /["/ˈpɜːfɪkt/"]/US /["/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/"]/

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

Synonyms

  • flawless
  • ideal
  • exemplary
  • spotless
  • unblemished

Antonyms

  • imperfect
  • flawed
  • faulty

Common mistakes

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