C1noun 10K+

Supplement

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsʌplɪmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsʌplɪmənt/"]/

Meaning of Supplement

a thing that is added to something else to improve or complete it

In simple words: Something added to help or improve something else.

Supplement in a sentence

• The textbook serves as a supplement to the main course material.
• Many athletes take vitamin supplements to enhance their performance.
• The magazine published a special supplement focused on environmental issues.
• She decided to create a supplement for her diet that includes protein powder.
• The financial report included a supplement detailing recent expenditures.

How to use Supplement

Used in contexts related to health, nutrition, and finance. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific dietary needs or financial advice.

Grammar pattern

supplement + object

Memory hint

Think of 'supplement' as 'supp-le-ment', like adding extra 'lemon' to your drink for flavor.

Related words

Collocations with Supplement

• useful
• valuable
• colour/​color
• provide (somebody/​something with)
• add
• take
• supplement to
• useful
• valuable
• colour/​color
• provide (somebody/​something with)
• add
• take
• supplement to
• useful
• valuable
• colour/​color
• provide (somebody/​something with)
• add
• take
• supplement to
• additional
• extra
• $100
• add
• charge
• carry
• be payable
• at a supplement
• supplement for
• supplement on

Synonyms for Supplement

• surcharge

Opposites of Supplement

• reduction
• diminution
• lessening

Common mistakes with Supplement

• Confused with 'complement', which means something that completes another.
• Using it as a verb when referring to physical items instead of additional support.

Frequently asked questions about Supplement

What does Supplement mean?

Something added to help or improve something else.

What is the definition of Supplement?

a thing that is added to something else to improve or complete it

How do you use Supplement in a sentence?

The textbook serves as a supplement to the main course material.

Can you give another example of Supplement?

Many athletes take vitamin supplements to enhance their performance.

What are synonyms for Supplement?

Common alternatives include surcharge.

What is the opposite of Supplement?

Opposite meanings include reduction, diminution, lessening.

What words go with Supplement?

It commonly pairs with useful, valuable, colour/​color, provide (somebody/​something with), add, take, supplement to, useful, valuable, colour/​color, provide (somebody/​something with), add, take, supplement to, useful, valuable, colour/​color, provide (somebody/​something with), add, take, supplement to, additional, extra, $100, add, charge, carry, be payable, at a supplement, supplement for, supplement on.

What are common mistakes when using Supplement?

Confused with 'complement', which means something that completes another. Using it as a verb when referring to physical items instead of additional support.

How do you pronounce Supplement?

US: /["/ˈsʌplɪmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌplɪmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Supplement?

Used in contexts related to health, nutrition, and finance. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific dietary needs or financial advice.

What CEFR level is Supplement?

"Supplement" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.