| Main Entry: |
supplement |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
something added |
Synonyms: |
added feature,
addendum,
addition, additive, appendix, bell, bells and whistles, codicil,
complement,
continuation,
extra,
insert,
option, postscript, pullout, rider, sequel, spin-off,
subsidiary
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| Notes: |
augment means to add more of the same thing; supplement means to add something, usually to make up for a deficiency
complement means an addition will serve to complete something or form with it to make a whole while a supplement is an addition to something already regarded as complete or whole; complement can also mean 'the full quantity, number, or amount' |
Antonyms: |
base, core
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