supplement

[ˈsʌpləmənt]

supplement Definition

• 1. something that is added to something else to make it complete
• 2. a pill, powder, or other substance containing nutrients and taken as a dietary supplement

Using supplement: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "supplement" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I take vitamin supplements every day.

• Example

  The magazine comes with a free supplement on healthy living.

• Example

  The company's profits were boosted by a supplement to their main product line.

supplement Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for supplement

• addition
• extra
• complement
• adjunct
• appendix

Antonyms for supplement

• whole
• main part

Phrases with supplement

• supplement to

  an addition or extension to something

  Example

  The report includes a supplement to the original findings.

• supplement income

  to earn extra money in addition to one's regular income

  Example

  She supplements her income by working part-time on weekends.

• dietary supplement

  a product that is intended to supplement the diet and contains one or more dietary ingredients

  Example

  Many people take dietary supplements to ensure they are getting enough vitamins and minerals.

Origins of supplement

from Latin 'supplementum', meaning 'something added'

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Summary: supplement in Brief

The term 'supplement' [ˈsʌpləmənt] refers to something added to complete or enhance something else. It can refer to a pill or powder taken as a dietary supplement, as in 'I take vitamin supplements every day.' 'Supplement' also extends to phrases like 'supplement to,' which denotes an addition or extension, and 'supplement income,' which means to earn extra money.