You had better supplement your diet with vitamins.
Source: tatoeba (70546)
Supplement
/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/
Synonyms for "supplement" (182 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
Noun(14 words)
accessionaccessoryaccidentaccidentalaccompanimentadd toaddendaaddendumadditamentadditionadditiveadditoryadditumadjunctadjuvantafterthoughtagreeamplifyannexannexation
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Verb(2 words)
add onaffix
Strong matches (54)
appendageappendantappendixappurtenanceappurtenantattachmentaugmentaugmentationauxiliaryback matterchoruscodacodicilcollateralcolophoncomplementconclusionconcomitantconsequencecontingency
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Noun(17 words)
appendagesappendingappendixappendixesappurtenanceassignment extensionaugmentaugmentationaugmentingbonusescodicilscompanionscomplementcomplementscomplete animalcomplete answerdietary supplement
Related words (91)
Noun(21 words)
enhancementenrichextrasfortifyincreaseinsertionsinsertsmineralmore extranourishnutrientoutriggerspluspostscriptrestorativesupernumerariessupplementary materialsupplementationvitaminvitamin a
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enlargeenvoiepilogueextendextensionextraextrapolationfixturefollow throughfollow upfollow-throughfollow-upfortifyhappenstanceheightenincidentalincreaseincrementinessentialinsert
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last wordlast wordsmatchmere chancenonessentialnot-selfoffshoototherparthian shotparting shotpendantperorationpostfacepostfixpostludepostscriptpsrecruitrefrainreinforcereinforcementridersecond thoughtsecondarysequelsequelasequelaesequelantsequentsequiturside effectside issuestrengthensubscriptsubsidiarysuffixsuperadditionsupplementationswan songtagtailpieceundergirdingunessential
Verb(3 words)
Adjective(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: addendum, accession, accessory, accessory, accident.
- Sentence evidence is available for supplement, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "supplement".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "supplement"
Keep "supplement" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "supplement" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "supplement", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "supplement" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
12 entriesaddendumannexappendappendixcalcium enrichmentcomplementenrichiron supplementiron supplementationmultivitaminprotein supplementvitamin fortification
Collocations
12 entriesInflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
21 total sentences available.
Farmers often moonlight to supplement their incomes.
Source: tatoeba (282328)
There is a 25 euro supplement for the high speed AVE train.
Source: tatoeba (463078)
With this bomb we have now added a new and revolutionary increase in destruction to supplement the growing power of our armed forces. In their present form these bombs are now in production and even more powerful forms are in development. It is an atomic bomb. It is a harnessing of the basic power of the universe. The force from which the sun draws its power has been loosed against those who brought war to the Far East.
Source: tatoeba (8304436)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "supplement"?
Closest matches include addendum, accession, accessory, accessory, accident.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "supplement"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.