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VocabJLPT N1

complete works

NounSuffix

Definitions

1. complete works
2. complete collection

This noun refers to a complete collected works or anthology, typically of all the writings by a single author published together in a series. It is common to see this word when referring to multi-volume sets of a famous writer's entire body of work.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Where are you even going to put a complete works set that thick?!

Sentence 2

This complete works set is fully stocked — every volume!

Sentence 3

Wait, where's volume seven of the complete works? I can't find it anywhere!

Sentence 4

Borrowing a complete works set from the library is a real workout to carry around.

Sentence 5

Yesterday I found a complete works set on my grandfather's bookshelf — what a surprise!