supplement
Describing something that is added to a main part to improve it, provide extra information, or make up for a deficiency. In an adjectival sense, it refers to items or actions that are secondary and supportive rather than primary.
Beispiele
3 von 5She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.
She takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.
The professor provided a supplement reading list for students interested in the history of Rome.
The teacher gave an extra list of books for students who wanted to learn more about Rome.
I need to find a supplement job to pay off my student loans faster.
I need to get a second, extra job to help pay my debts more quickly.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.
Schnelles Quiz
The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: supplement
Beispiele
She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.
everydayShe takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.
The professor provided a supplement reading list for students interested in the history of Rome.
academicThe teacher gave an extra list of books for students who wanted to learn more about Rome.
I need to find a supplement job to pay off my student loans faster.
informalI need to get a second, extra job to help pay my debts more quickly.
The board approved a supplement budget to cover the rising costs of raw materials.
businessThe directors agreed on an additional amount of money to pay for more expensive materials.
Please refer to the supplement document attached to the end of the contract for specific clauses.
formalPlease look at the extra paper at the end of the legal agreement for more details.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
dietary supplement
a product taken by mouth that contains a dietary ingredient
supplement to
an addition made to something to complete it
supplemental information
extra data that supports a main conclusion
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Complement means to complete or make perfect, while supplement means to add extra to something that may already be complete.
Compliment is a polite expression of praise or admiration.
Nutzungshinweise
While 'supplemental' or 'supplementary' are the formal adjective forms, 'supplement' is frequently used as an attributive noun acting as an adjective in technical, medical, and business contexts.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use 'supplement' when they mean 'complement'. Remember: a supplement is an extra 'plus', while a complement 'completes' the set.
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western cultures, 'dietary supplements' are a massive commercial industry involving vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
Schnelles Quiz
The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: supplement
Verwandtes Vokabular
Ähnliche Wörter
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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