sup·ple·ment
ˈsə-plə-mənt 
1
a
: something that completes or makes an addition
2
: a part added to or issued as a continuation of a book or periodical to correct errors or make additions
3
: an angle or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals 180°
sup·ple·ment
ˈsə-plə-ˌment
supplemented; supplementing; supplements
: to add or serve as a supplement to
does odd jobs to supplement his income
Synonyms
Examples of supplement in a Sentence
Noun
the supplement to the encyclopedia
First-class accommodation is available for a supplement.
Verb
She began supplementing her diet with vitamins.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Your healthcare provider may recommend different supplement regimens for people with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders or medical conditions.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
The department has been looking for federal grants to supplement the budget provided by the city, which necessarily competes for resources against other city departments, needs and priorities.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024
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Noun
But experts warn against blindly adding supplements to your daily routine without consulting a doctor first.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Your healthcare provider may recommend different supplement regimens for people with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders or medical conditions.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Verb
Findings from animal studies suggest that supplementing with oregano oil may improve immune status and support gut health by reducing the number of pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria in the digestive tract while improving the health of the gut barrier.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
The department has been looking for federal grants to supplement the budget provided by the city, which necessarily competes for resources against other city departments, needs and priorities.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supplement. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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supplement
1 of 2 noun
sup·ple·ment
ˈsəp-lə-mənt
1
: something that supplies what is needed or makes an addition
vitamin pills used as dietary supplements
2
: an arc or angle that when added to a given arc or angle equals 180 degrees
supplemental
adjective
ˌsəp-lə-ˈment-ᵊl
supplement
2 of 2 verb
sup·ple·ment
ˈsəp-lə-ˌment
: to add to
supplement their incomes by doing odd jobs
Medical Definition
supplement
1 of 2 noun
sup·ple·ment
ˈsəp-lə-mənt
1
: something that completes or makes an addition
supplement
2 of 2 transitive verb
sup·ple·ment
ˈsəp-lə-ˌment
: to add a supplement to : serve as a supplement for
utilizes … surgery to supplement the traditional treatment—Therapeutic Notes
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