Supplement ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Supplement ( verb )

  1. To add something to something else in order to complete or enhance it.
  2. To provide additional resources or support to something.
  3. To provide an addition or extra amount to something.
  4. To make up for a deficiency or lack of something.
  5. To add a supplement to a diet.

Origin:

From latin supplementum ("something added, a supply"), from sup- ("over, above") + plēre ("to fil.l")

Examples:

  1. She supplements her income by doing freelance work.
  2. We supplement our diet with vitamin supplements.
  3. The company supplements its workforce with temporary staff during peak season.
  4. He supplements his knowledge by reading books and taking classes.
  5. The government supplements the budget for the education sector.

(As a noun)

Supplement ( noun )

  1. To add something to something else in order to complete or enhance it.
  2. To provide additional resources or support to something.
  3. To provide an addition or extra amount to something.
  4. To make up for a deficiency or lack of something.
  5. To add a supplement to a diet.

Origin:

From latin supplementum ("something added, a supply"), from sup- ("over, above") + plēre ("to fil.l")

Examples:

  1. She supplements her income by doing freelance work.
  2. We supplement our diet with vitamin supplements.
  3. The company supplements its workforce with temporary staff during peak season.
  4. He supplements his knowledge by reading books and taking classes.
  5. The government supplements the budget for the education sector.
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