supplementary (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌsʌplɪˈmentəri/
Definition
Providing or adding to something, especially to make it complete or to strengthen it.
Examples
The teacher assigned supplementary reading material for students who wanted to learn more.
The company offered supplementary benefits to its employees, such as dental and vision insurance.
He received supplementary income from his part-time job to help pay off his student loans.
How to Use supplementary
- supplementary to (prepositional phrase)
- Serving as a supplement to something else. — "The new regulations are supplementary to the existing laws."
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