perfect

Definitions

1. adjective

   Exactly the right shape or type.

   Examples

   • He drew a perfect circle.
   • The box is a perfect square.
   ≈accurate≈flawless
2. adjective

   Just right for a particular use.

   Examples

   • This old bucket is perfect for watering plants.
   • The shed was perfect for storing garden tools.
3. adjective

   Without any mistake or fault.

   Examples

   • The gymnast did a perfect flip.
   • I think I'm in love. She is perfect.
4. adjective

   Exactly the same as the original.

   Examples

   • The expert made a perfect copy of the document.
   • The copy was a perfect match for the original painting.
5. adjective

   Knowing something very well, such as a part in a play.

   Examples

   • The actor knew his lines perfectly by opening night.
   • She was perfect in every scene of the play.
6. adjective

   Learned so well that you make no mistakes.

   Examples

   • Practice makes perfect.
   • He gave a word-perfect speech.
7. adjective

   Very skilled or very knowledgeable, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • Our soldiers are more perfect in the use of arms than yours.
   • She is perfect in three languages after years of study.
   ≈expert≈proficient
8. adjective

   Very good and enjoyable in every way.

   Examples

   • It was a perfect day for a picnic.
   • We had perfect weather on our trip.
9. adjective

   Completely good and without sin, in a religious sense.

   Examples

   • The monk tried to live a perfect life.
   • No person is perfect.
10. adjective

    In grammar, showing that an action is finished.

    Examples

    • The present perfect describes an action finished before now.
    • Has eaten is an example of the perfect tense.