B2 adjective Neutral

supplement

/ˈsʌplɪmənt/

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.

Ejemplos

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1

She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.

She takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.

2

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.

3

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
supplement
Verb
supplement
Adverbio
supplementally
Adjetivo
supplemental
Relacionado
supplementation
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.

Quiz rápido

The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: supplement

Ejemplos

1

She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.

everyday

She takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.

2

The professor provided a supplement reading list for students interested in the history of Rome.

academic

The teacher gave an extra list of books for students who wanted to learn more about Rome.

3

I need to find a supplement job to pay off my student loans faster.

informal

I need to get a second, extra job to help pay my debts more quickly.

4

The board approved a supplement budget to cover the rising costs of raw materials.

business

The directors agreed on an additional amount of money to pay for more expensive materials.

5

Please refer to the supplement document attached to the end of the contract for specific clauses.

formal

Please look at the extra paper at the end of the legal agreement for more details.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
supplement
Verb
supplement
Adverbio
supplementally
Adjetivo
supplemental
Relacionado
supplementation

Colocaciones comunes

supplement income extra money earned in addition to a main salary
supplement insurance additional insurance that covers costs the main policy does not
supplement material extra resources provided alongside a main text
supplement funding extra money provided to support a project
supplement benefit an extra advantage or payment

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

supplement vs complement

Complement means to complete or make perfect, while supplement means to add extra to something that may already be complete.

supplement vs compliment

Compliment is a polite expression of praise or admiration.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'supplement' when they mean 'complement'. Remember: a supplement is an extra 'plus', while a complement 'completes' the set.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an attributive noun before other nouns. The stress is on the first syllable when used as a noun or adjective.
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, 'dietary supplements' are a massive commercial industry involving vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Quiz rápido

The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: supplement

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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