Complement - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a complete number or quantity
- either of two parts that mutually complete each other
verb
Extra examples
The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.
“President” in “they elected her president” and “to work” in “he wants to work” are different kinds of complements.
The shirt complements the suit nicely.
The soup and salad complement each other well.
Our sauces are the perfect complement to any meal.
This wine would be a nice complement to grilled dishes.
Each new cell will carry its full complement of chromosomes.
John and Bob complemented each other well.
The dark red walls complement the red leather chairs.
Men seek for money as the complement of all their desires.
A fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner.
The plane had received its full complement of passengers.
I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup
Exact observation of the outer world was the complement to a literal reading of Scripture.
The usual complement of Kremlin guards was about, one company of infantry with light arms.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: complement
he/she/it: complements
present participle: complementing
past tense: complemented
past participle: complemented
singular: complement
plural: complements
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