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Complement

//ˈkɑmpləmənt//

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The word "complement" can be used as noun and verb.

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adjunct balance construction count counterpart enzyme equilibrate equilibrise equilibrize expression grammatical construction hands manpower men opposite number vis-a-vis work force workforce

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