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completion Synonyms
Another word for completion
Choosing another word for completion depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The action or process of finishing something, or the state of being finished and whole.
Usage Example
"The construction of the new library is scheduled for accomplishment by the end of the autumn semester."
Strongest
accomplishment
fulfillment
Strong
conclusion
realization
culmination
consummation
fruition
finalization
• noun (Context 2)
The final stage in the legal transfer of ownership of real estate, when the transaction is finalized, the purchase money is paid, and the buyer takes legal possession.
Usage Example
"Once the contracts are exchanged, the solicitors will set a formal date for closing."
Strongest
closing
settlement
• noun (Context 3)
In gridiron football, a forward pass that is successfully caught by an eligible receiver.
Usage Example
"The quarterback threw twenty-four completions in thirty attempts during the championship game."
Strong
reception
Opposites of completion
The opposite of completion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
incompletion
beginning
commencement
initiation
abandonment
interception
cancellation
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Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Completion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/completion