supplement
ˈsʌplɪmənt
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Definition of supplement - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
additionsomething added to make up for a lack
  • He takes a vitamin supplement daily.
addition appendix extra
2.
publishingextra section in a publication
  • The newspaper included a weekend supplement.
addendum annex appendix
3.
mathematicsTECH.angle that adds to another to make 180°TECH.
  • The two angles are supplements of each other.
addition adjunct complement

Verb

tr.
boostadd something extra to improve, complete, or support
  • They supplement the report with more data.
augment bolster enhance
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Expressions with supplement

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color magazine section of a newspaper
She clipped recipes from the colour supplement.
substance added to diet for extra nutrients or health benefits
Many people take a food supplement daily.
extra charge for one person staying alone in a room
The single room supplement made the trip more expensive.
product to enhance athletic performance or recovery
He takes a sports supplement before every workout.
product taken to add extra vitamins beyond normal food intake
The doctor recommended a vitamin supplement during the winter months.
product taken orally that contains nutrients derived from food products
She takes a dietary supplement daily to boost her vitamin D levels.

Origin of supplement

Latin, supplere (to fill up)

Terms with supplement included in their meaning

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dietary supplement
supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids
supplement
add something to enhance or complete
supplement form
pill or tablet containing nutritional supplements
diet supplement
substance that aids in muscle growth
fitness
supplement taken before exercise to boost performance
medical
pill or supplement to help sleep
auxiliary
serving to aid or supplement
nutrition
supplement to increase body mass

Examples of supplement in a sentence

  • She added a calcium supplement to her regimen.
  • The magazine's supplement focused on health tips.
  • Readers enjoyed the colorful supplement in the issue.
  • In geometry class, we learned about supplements and complements.
  • Finding the supplement of a 110° angle is straightforward.
  • We supplemented our income by tutoring on weekends.

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  1. French:complément, compléter, ...
  2. German:Ergänzung, ergänzen, ...
  3. Italian:integratore, integrare, ...
  4. Spanish:suplemento, suplementar, ...
  5. Portuguese:suplemento, suplementar, ...
  6. Chinese:补充剂, 补充, ...
  7. Japanese:サプリメント, 補う, ...
  8. Arabic:مُكَمِّل, عَزَّزَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹסֶף, לְהַשְׁלִים, ...
  10. Russian:добавка, дополнять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:добавка, доповнювати, ...
  12. Hindi:पूरक, पूरक करना, ...
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