complex
Meaning
The word "complex" describes something that has many parts and is not simple to understand.
💡 A common mistake is to use "complex" when something is just difficult; it should have many parts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
bought
a
small
shelf
and
sat
on
the
floor
to
put
it
together
.
The
instruction
sheet
looked
complex
,
with
many
small
parts
and
unclear
pictures
.
He
read
each
step
slowly
and
laid
out
the
pieces
so
he
would
not
lose
any
.
After
an
hour
,
the
shelf
was
ready
and
Tom
felt
happy
that
he
had
not
given
up
.
Common Phrases
complex problem
complex system
complex idea
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