Cool MatePerfect
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.