supplement meaning
supplement :
addition, extra
noun
▪ The doctor recommended a vitamin supplement.
▪ The doctor suggested an extra vitamin.
▪ She takes a calcium supplement daily.
▪ She takes an extra calcium every day.
paraphrasing
▪ addition – something added
▪ enhancement – something that improves
supplement :
to add, to enhance
verb
▪ They supplement their diet with protein shakes.
▪ They add protein shakes to their food.
▪ The company supplements its income with sales.
▪ The company adds to its income with sales.
paraphrasing
▪ augment – to make larger
▪ enhance – to improve
supplement :
addition, extra
noun
▪ The supplement to the report was helpful.
▪ The addition to the report was useful.
▪ A good supplement can improve health.
▪ A good extra can make you healthier.
paraphrasing
▪ supplement – addition
▪ enhancement – improvement
Pronunciation
supplement [ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt]
The stress is on the first part 'sup' and sounds like 'sup-li-ment'.
supplement [səˈplɛm.ənt]
The stress is on the second part 'ple' and sounds like 'suh-ple-ment'.
Common phrases and grammar about supplement
supplement - Common meaning
noun
addition, extra
verb
to add, to enhance
noun
addition, extra
Part of Speech Changes for "supplement"
Common Expressions with "supplement"
Important examples of supplement in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, supplement often refers to something added for improvement.
Example of a confusing word: complement (to complete)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, supplement is often used as a verb that requires an object.
supplement
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
dietary supplement
'extra for health', used when talking about health products.
supplement your income
means 'to add to your earnings', often used in financial contexts.
Differences between similar words and supplement
supplement
,
augment
differences
Supplement means to add something extra, while augment means to make something larger.
supplement
,
enhance
differences
Supplement is to add extra, while enhance is to improve the quality.
Words with the same origin as supplement
The origin of supplement
Supplement comes from the Latin word 'supplementum', meaning 'something added'.
Word structure
The composition is: 'sub' (under), 'plere' (to fill), meaning 'to fill under'.
Words with the same origin
The root of supplement is 'plere' (to fill). Words with the same root include complete (to fill completely), deplete (to reduce in quantity).
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