supplement
Translation
supplement, addition, extra
Examples
He takes a vitamin supplement every day.
He takes a vitamin supplement every day.
The magazine includes a special supplement on travel.
The magazine includes a special supplement on travel.
Grammar Patterns
((a supplement to sth.)) an addition to something This is a supplement to the main report.
Similar Words
Synonyms: addition, extra, complement
Etymology
From Latin 'supplere' (to fill up), from 'sub-' (under) + 'plere' (to fill).
Memory Tips
Think of how a vitamin supplement 'supplies' nutrients your diet might be missing to make it 'complete'.