B2
complement vs implement vs supplement
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| complementnoun/ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/ | Meaning something that goes well with another thing and makes it better or complete | Goes with complement to | Example A glass of iced tea is the perfect complement to spicy food. |
| implementverb/ˈɪm.plə.ment/ | Meaning to start using a plan, system or law and make it work | Goes with implement a plan | Example The school will implement a new uniform policy from next semester. |
| supplementnoun/ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ | Meaning a pill or drink with vitamins or other things that you take to improve your diet or health | Goes with dietary supplement | Example Doctors say most healthy people don't need vitamin supplements if they eat well. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The team now has a full of staff.