Accessory vs Complement vs Supplement

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Accessory

Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)

Complement

Top 2000 (comune)C1verb

Supplement

Oltre 10.000 (meno comune)C1noun
Più comune: Complement
 AccessoryComplementSupplement
Pronuncia🇬🇧 //əkˈsɛsəri//🇺🇸 //əkˈsɛsəri//🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmplɪment/","/ˈkɒmplɪments/","/ˈkɒmplɪmentɪd/","/ˈkɒmplɪmentɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmplɪment/","/ˈkɑːmplɪments/","/ˈkɑːmplɪmentɪd/","/ˈkɑːmplɪmentɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsʌplɪmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsʌplɪmənt/"]/
SignificatoSomething you wear or use to make an outfit better.Something that goes well with something else or completes it.Something added to help or improve something else.
EsempioShe chose a beautiful hat as an accessory for her dress.The excellent menu is complemented by a good wine list.The textbook serves as a supplement to the main course material.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 5000 (abbastanza comune)Top 2000 (comune)Oltre 10.000 (meno comune)
Livello CEFR-C1C1
Categoria grammaticaleverbnoun
Collocazionifashion accessory, accessory item, car accessory, accessory to a crime, personal accessorynicely, well, perfectlyuseful, 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
Contrari-detract, contrastreduction, diminution, lessening
Errori comuniConfused with 'accessories' as plural when referring to a single item., Using 'accessory' to describe unrelated electronic items., Incorrectly applying 'accessory' to describe main components.Confused with 'compliment', which means to praise someone., Using 'complement' in the wrong context, like to mean 'complete'., Incorrectly spelling it as 'complement' when referring to praise.Confused with 'complement', which means something that completes another., Using it as a verb when referring to physical items instead of additional support.
Note d'usoTypically used in fashion contexts. More formal when referring to legal or additional items to something.Use 'complement' when talking about adding something that enhances or completes another thing. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in situations that require a different meaning like 'compliment'.Used in contexts related to health, nutrition, and finance. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific dietary needs or financial advice.

Domande frequenti: Accessory vs Complement vs Supplement

Qual è la differenza tra Accessory, Complement e Supplement?

Accessory: Something you wear or use to make an outfit better. Complement: Something that goes well with something else or completes it. Supplement: Something added to help or improve something else.

Quale è più comune: Accessory, Complement e Supplement?

Complement è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Accessory: She chose a beautiful hat as an accessory for her dress. Complement: The excellent menu is complemented by a good wine list. Supplement: The textbook serves as a supplement to the main course material.

Posso usare Accessory, Complement e Supplement in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Accessory, Complement e Supplement sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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