Supplement
(
verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Supplement ( verb )
- To add something to something else in order to complete or enhance it.
- To provide additional resources or support to something.
- To provide an addition or extra amount to something.
- To make up for a deficiency or lack of something.
- To add a supplement to a diet.
Origin:
From latin supplementum ("something added, a supply"), from sup- ("over, above") + plēre ("to fil.l")
Examples:
- She supplements her income by doing freelance work.
- We supplement our diet with vitamin supplements.
- The company supplements its workforce with temporary staff during peak season.
- He supplements his knowledge by reading books and taking classes.
- The government supplements the budget for the education sector.
(As a noun)
Supplement ( noun )
- To add something to something else in order to complete or enhance it.
- To provide additional resources or support to something.
- To provide an addition or extra amount to something.
- To make up for a deficiency or lack of something.
- To add a supplement to a diet.
Origin:
From latin supplementum ("something added, a supply"), from sup- ("over, above") + plēre ("to fil.l")
Examples:
- She supplements her income by doing freelance work.
- We supplement our diet with vitamin supplements.
- The company supplements its workforce with temporary staff during peak season.
- He supplements his knowledge by reading books and taking classes.
- The government supplements the budget for the education sector.