I also wanted to enjoy the break, but thanks to preparation and supplementary lessons for a certain six-man team, I got none!
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Supplementary
Synonyms for "supplementary" (156 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Adjective(16 words)
auxiliaryaccompanyingadditionaladditional datasetsadditional digitadditional digitsadditional evidenceadditional numberadditional optionadditional resourcesadditional testsadditiveadjunctiveancillary dataancillary departmentannexal
Strong matches (46)
appendedappurtenantascititiousattachedauxiliarycasualcircumstantialcollateralconcoctcontingentcontributoryexcessextraextraneousfartherfortuitousfreshfurtherincidentalinessential
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Adjective(16 words)
attachedauxiliary cohortauxiliary deviceauxiliary spacecomplementarycomplementary medicinecomplementary therapyextended operationextraextra applesextra numberextra outfitextra pushextra subjectsextracurricular opportunitieslinear
Verb(1 words)
Related words (78)
Determiner(23 words)
more animalmore city council meetingmore community gardenmore contentmore foreign-language literaturemore forest ecosystem servicesmore graphic designmore math problem-likemore math worksheetsmore mayan ruinsmore number-system conceptsmore numeric datamore numeric datasetsmore observational datamore online learningmore outdoor wateringmore physical educationmore portuguesemore solar-systemmore water daily
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one more numberone more questionthe more effort
Noun(23 words)
more comparativemore credential-validmore essay-writingmore first-languagemore home language instructionmore magazine-layoutmore material-propertymore numberedmore oral responsesmore physics conceptsmore three-digitmore world civilizationalno additionalnoninstructional contentparentheticalpiggybackpiggybackingsome moresupplementingsupporting details
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Adverb(3 words)
more graphing motion activitymore instruction-setmore roman
Adjective(9 words)
non curricular contentnon instructional resourcesoccasional instructionpairedparentheticremedial programsubsidiarysupplementalsupporting data
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: auxiliary, accessory, accidental, accompanying, added.
- Sentence evidence is available for supplementary, 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 "supplementary".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "supplementary"
Keep "supplementary" 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 "supplementary" 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 "supplementary", 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 "supplementary" 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
6 entriesMore specific
11 entriesadditional readingsangle sumappendixattachmentauxiliary materialextra exerciseextra noteslinear pairstraight anglesupplemental filesupplementary worksheets
Collocations
6 entriessupplementary datasupplementary exercisessupplementary materialssupplementary notessupplementary readingssupplementary worksheets
Inflections
2 entriesmore supplementarymost supplementary
Derivations
3 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Supplementary information includes adverbs and things that function as adverbs.
Source: tatoeba (328854)
You may need a supplementary dose after six months.
Source: tatoeba (10352324)
Please do not use parentheses, but provide any supplementary information in the comments section. If necessary, two sentences may be added.
Source: tatoeba (11740034)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "supplementary"?
Closest matches include auxiliary, accessory, accidental, accompanying, added.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "supplementary"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.