Meaning of the word supplement in English

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supplement

US /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/

UK /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/

something added to complete or enhance something else

Example:

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The vitamin C is a good supplement to your diet.

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The book includes a useful supplement on grammar.

Synonym:

addition extra complement appendix addendum

add an extra element or amount to

Example:

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She decided to supplement her income by working part-time.

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The new data will supplement the existing research.

Synonym:

add to augment enhance top up fill out

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