perfect
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.having no mistakes, faults, or problems.
adj.entirely without any flaws, defects, or errors; meeting the highest possible standard of excellence.
Simple“The weather was perfect for a picnic in the park.”
In context“After months of rigorous practice, the gymnast delivered a perfect routine that earned her a standing ovation from the judges.”
PitfallThis is the most perfect day. This is a perfect day.In strict grammar, 'perfect' is non-gradable; something is either perfect or it is not, so avoid using 'more' or 'most'.
- 02 A2 Elementary
adj.exactly right for a particular purpose or situation.
adj.fitting a particular requirement or definition precisely; complete in all respects.
Simple“You are the perfect person for this job because of your experience.”
In context“The small coastal village provided a perfect setting for the author's latest mystery novel, offering both isolation and atmosphere.”
Antonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to work on something until it has no mistakes.
v.to bring something to a state of completion or excellence through continuous refinement.
Simple“She spent years trying to perfect her recipe for chocolate cake.”
In context“The research team spent the better part of a decade attempting to perfect the carbon-capture technology before it was ready for commercial use.”
UsageThe verb is transitive and requires a direct object.
- 04 B1 Intermediate
n.a verb form used to talk about completed actions, like 'I have eaten'.
n.a tense or aspect that expresses an action as having been completed at the time of speaking.
Simple“In English, we use the present perfect to talk about our life experiences.”
In context“Students often struggle with the distinction between the past simple and the present perfect when describing specific historical events.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
adj.a flower that has both male and female parts.
adj.describing a flower that possesses both functional stamens and carpels.
Simple“A lily is a perfect flower because it has both male and female reproductive organs.”
In context“The botanist noted that while many garden species bear perfect flowers, others rely on separate male and female blooms to ensure cross-pollination.”
- 06 C1 Advanced
adj.describing certain musical sounds that are very stable, like an octave.
adj.referring to intervals of a unison, fourth, fifth, or octave that are not augmented or diminished.
Simple“The song begins with a perfect fifth, which sounds very clear and strong.”
In context“The composer utilised perfect fourths and fifths to evoke a medieval atmosphere throughout the orchestral suite's opening movement.”
Usage perfect example · perfect time