Complement and Supplement

Complement

Complement noun - Something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else.
Usage example: with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other

Supplement is a synonym for complement in accompaniment topic. In some cases you can use "Supplement" instead the word "Complement" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like addendum, companion, agree, continuation. popular alternative

Supplement

Supplement noun - Something added (as by growth).
Usage example: this new rule restricting e-mail to job-related activity is only a supplement to the preexisting policy regarding personal use of company resources

Complement is a synonym for supplement in addendum topic. You can use "Complement" instead the word "Supplement" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as agree, continuation, sequel, augment. popular alternative

How words are described

old old complement old supplement
full full complement full supplement
nice nice complement nice supplement
original original complement original supplement
Other adjectives: small, entire, large, excellent.

Common collocations

power complement power supplement power
system complement system supplement system
skills complement skills supplement skills
powers complement powers supplement powers
Other words: abilities, firepower, decks.
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