supplement
/ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Something added to complete or enhance something else; an addition.
- I take a vitamin D supplement in winter.
- The report supplements last year’s findings.
verb
To add to something in order to complete or improve it.
- The doctor recommended a calcium supplement.
- This update supplements the earlier memo.
Adinary Nuance
Near-neighbors: 'supplement' is more specific than 'addition' and often refers to something added to complete or improve. Unlike 'extra,' it can be a noun or verb in formal and academic contexts. In IELTS writing, 'supplement' suits precise academic description.
In other languages
- Spanish
- Suplemento
- Japanese
- サプリメント
- Korean
- 보충제
- Vietnamese
- Thức bổ sung
- Chinese
- 补充物/补品
Common phrases
dietary supplementfood supplementiron supplementtake a supplement
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Frequently asked questions
- Is supplement formal or informal?
- Is 'supplement' formal or informal in academic writing?
- Difference between supplement and addition
- What is the difference between supplement and addition?
- Can supplement be used as a verb
- Can supplement be used as a verb?
- Is supplement common in academic texts
- Is supplement commonly used in health and research texts?