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Definition supplement in American English

supplement noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsʌpləmənt/
1

something extra that you add to make something better

Example

exercises that will provide a valuable supplement to your teaching materials

Synonyms and related words
addition spare supplement
1.1

a pill or special food that you take or eat when your food does not contain everything that you need

Example

vitamin supplements for pregnant women

Example

Dietary supplements may not help with this condition.

Synonyms and related words
amphetamine anabolic steroid anaesthetic
2

a separate part of a newspaper or magazine

Example

the Sunday supplement

Synonyms and related words
advice column announcement article
2.1

an extra section in a book, or an additional book that gives more information

Synonyms and related words
acknowledgments addendum afterword
3

an extra payment that you have to make for special services, especially in a hotel

Synonyms and related words
payment advance contribution
Definition supplement in American English