B2nounhealthfood
US/ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/
UK/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/
a pill or drink with vitamins or other things that you take to improve your diet or health
In context
Doctors say most healthy people don't need vitamin supplements if they eat well.
Many gym users take protein supplements after training.
Some online supplements make health claims that have never been tested.
Words that go with supplement
adjective + noun
- dietary supplementAlways check with a doctor before taking a dietary supplement.
noun + noun
- vitamin supplementPregnant women are often given a vitamin supplement.
- protein supplementA protein supplement is no replacement for real food.
verb + noun
- take a supplementHe started to take a supplement for his joints.
noun + preposition
- supplement toThe app is a supplement to, not a replacement for, real lessons.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I drink functional food every morning.Correct: I take supplements every morning.