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perfect

Pronunciation: [/ˈpɝ.fɪkt/]

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perfect: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use perfect in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quality”

(adjective) when something is as good as it can possibly be, without any flaws. Like when you draw a circle and it's a perfect circle with no bumps or uneven edges.

Example

She had a perfect score on her test, getting every question right.

Example

The painting was not perfect; there were some smudges and mistakes.

Example

Is there such a thing as a perfect movie with no flaws?

Context: “make something complete”

(verb) to make something as good as it can possibly be, without any mistakes or missing parts. Like when you finish building a model airplane and it looks exactly like the picture on the box.

Example

He worked hard to perfect his recipe, making it taste better each time.

Example

She struggled to perfect her dance routine, always missing a step.

Example

How long does it take to perfect a new skill?

How to pronounce perfect

Pronunciation: [/ˈpɝ.fɪkt/]

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