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
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
Management and the Board of Directors use and refer to these non-GAAP financial measures internally as a supplement to financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
But according to Cox, there is no RDA for collagen, and scientific research is lacking for most collagen supplements.
—Janell Hickman-Kirby, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Remember to always store supplements out of reach for kids.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) minimally regulates supplements, and fish oil may not be suitable for you.
—Jenna Demmer, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
Lysine supplements are generally considered safe for most adults.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Always speak with a healthcare professional before adding a supplement to your routine to ensure that the supplement is appropriate for your individual needs and which dosage to take.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
There are actually two important questions here: One, do the bovine colostrum supplements on the market have all the beneficial factors as actual bovine colostrum?
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2024
Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
Opt for moisturizers with ingredients that supplement those found naturally in your skin.
—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Years ago, a co-worker of Honk supplemented his income by painting the address numbers.
—Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 19 Apr. 2024
TikTok hopes e-commerce will become a growth engine that supplements its core advertising business.
—Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Exploring part-time work or consulting opportunities can also substantially supplement retirement income.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
That said, these results came from a high-quality poll that took significant efforts to reach less engaged voters, including supplementing online surveys with phone surveys, interviewing in Spanish as well as English and oversampling Black and Hispanic Americans.
—Dan Hopkins, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024
It's designed to supplement the food budgets for pregnant, nursing and postpartum women, as well as to feed babies and young kids up to age 5.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
They were designed to be part-time employment to supplement one’s income.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
While some studies support the efficacy of collagen supplements, broader scientific consensus and independent research are limited.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
Management and the Board of Directors use and refer to these non-GAAP financial measures internally as a supplement to financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
But according to Cox, there is no RDA for collagen, and scientific research is lacking for most collagen supplements.
—Janell Hickman-Kirby, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Remember to always store supplements out of reach for kids.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) minimally regulates supplements, and fish oil may not be suitable for you.
—Jenna Demmer, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
Lysine supplements are generally considered safe for most adults.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Always speak with a healthcare professional before adding a supplement to your routine to ensure that the supplement is appropriate for your individual needs and which dosage to take.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
There are actually two important questions here: One, do the bovine colostrum supplements on the market have all the beneficial factors as actual bovine colostrum?
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
The government has supplemented the lack of jobs and per capita income by becoming more welfarist.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
Opt for moisturizers with ingredients that supplement those found naturally in your skin.
—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Years ago, a co-worker of Honk supplemented his income by painting the address numbers.
—Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 19 Apr. 2024
TikTok hopes e-commerce will become a growth engine that supplements its core advertising business.
—Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Exploring part-time work or consulting opportunities can also substantially supplement retirement income.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
That said, these results came from a high-quality poll that took significant efforts to reach less engaged voters, including supplementing online surveys with phone surveys, interviewing in Spanish as well as English and oversampling Black and Hispanic Americans.
—Dan Hopkins, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024
It's designed to supplement the food budgets for pregnant, nursing and postpartum women, as well as to feed babies and young kids up to age 5.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
They were designed to be part-time employment to supplement one’s income.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supplement. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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