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complement

/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
com · ple · ment ˈkɒm · plɪ · mənt
English Definition
n. something that completes or makes perfect
中文释义
补充物，补足物
Significado en Español
complemento, suplemento
한국어 뜻
보완물, 보충물
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bổ sung, phần bổ trợ
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Example Sentence

The red wine is a perfect complement to the steak.

红酒是牛排的完美补充。

Synonyms
addition supplement enhancement counterpart
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(together) + plement(fill) → to fill together → complement, supplement.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym of “complement”?

  1. A detraction
  2. B supplement
  3. C burden
  4. D hindrance
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B — supplement. “complement” means n. something that completes or makes perfect

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A crisp white wine is the perfect ______ to a plate of fresh fish.

  1. A opposite
  2. B rival
  3. C clash
  4. D complement
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D — complement. “complement” means n. something that completes or makes perfect

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Common questions about “complement”

What does “complement” mean?

complement — n. something that completes or makes perfect. In Chinese: 补充物，补足物.

How do you pronounce “complement”?

complement is pronounced /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · ple · ment.

How do you use “complement” in a sentence?

The red wine is a perfect complement to the steak. (红酒是牛排的完美补充。)

What are synonyms for “complement”?

addition, supplement, enhancement, counterpart — all close in meaning to complement (n. something that completes or makes perfect).

Is “complement” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. complement appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “complement”?

com(together) + plement(fill) → to fill together → complement, supplement.

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