Complement vs Supplement

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

Complement

Top 2000 (comune)C1verb

Supplement

Oltre 10.000 (meno comune)C1noun
Più comune: Complement
 ComplementSupplement
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmplɪment/","/ˈkɒmplɪments/","/ˈkɒmplɪmentɪd/","/ˈkɒmplɪmentɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmplɪment/","/ˈkɑːmplɪments/","/ˈkɑːmplɪmentɪd/","/ˈkɑːmplɪmentɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsʌplɪmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsʌplɪmənt/"]/
SignificatoSomething that goes well with something else or completes it.Something added to help or improve something else.
EsempioThe excellent menu is complemented by a good wine list.The textbook serves as a supplement to the main course material.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 2000 (comune)Oltre 10.000 (meno comune)
Livello CEFRC1C1
Categoria grammaticaleverbnoun
Collocazioninicely, 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
Contraridetract, contrastreduction, diminution, lessening
Errori comuniConfused 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'usoUse '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: Complement vs Supplement

Qual è la differenza tra Complement e Supplement?

Complement: Something that goes well with something else or completes it. Supplement: Something added to help or improve something else.

Quale è più comune: Complement e Supplement?

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

Complement e Supplement sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Complement: C1, Supplement: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Complement e Supplement?

Complement: verb, Supplement: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

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 Complement e Supplement in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. 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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