Pronunciation

/səˈplɪmənt/

Definitions

Noun

1. A word or phrase added to a text, especially a newspaper or magazine, to provide additional information or fill gaps: The weekly supplement features recipes and health tips.
2. A product or service offered in addition to the regular one, typically for extra cost: The hotel offers a breakfast supplement.

Verb

1. To add something extra or complementary to (a meal, for example): We’ll have a salad supplement with our dinner.
2. To supply or provide something as an addition or enhancement: The package includes a free supplement book.

Phrases

• “Take a supplement” for taking vitamins or dietary supplements.
• “Supplement your diet” to improve nutrition with additional nutrients.
• “A supplement to income” for extra earnings.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Readers can find the crossword puzzle supplement on the back page.”
• Verb: “She took a calcium supplement every day to maintain her bone health.”
• Intransitive verb: “The new issue comes with a special travel supplement.”

Synonyms

• Add-on
• Enhancement
• Extension
• Additional content
• Complimentary
• Bonus feature
• Accessory

Antonyms

• Omission
• Reduction
• Exclusion
• Basic (contrasting with a supplement)