English to English
complement
('k/A/mpl/E/m/@/nt
)
noun (n)
- a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a complete number or quantity(noun.quantity)Example:
A full complement.
source: wordnet30 - number needed to make up a whole force(noun.group)Example:
A full complement of workers.
source: wordnet30 - something added to complete or embellish or make perfect(noun.attribute)Example:
A fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner.
source: wordnet30 - one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response(noun.substance)source: wordnet30
- either of two parts that mutually complete each other(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- That which fills up or completes; the quantity or number required to fill a thing or make it complete.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to(verb.change)Example:
I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup.
source: wordnet30 - To supply a lack; to supplement.(verb)source: webster1913
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