CEFR B2

supplementing

verb

Meaning

Adding something extra to something else to complete it, enhance it, or make up for a deficiency.

Examples

The athlete is supplementing her training with daily yoga sessions to improve flexibility.
Many elderly patients benefit from supplementing their diet with essential vitamins and minerals.

Synonyms: adding, boosting, augmenting, complementing

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supplementing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌplɪmentɪŋ/

Definition

Adding something extra to something else to complete it, enhance it, or make up for a deficiency.

Examples

The athlete is supplementing her training with daily yoga sessions to improve flexibility.
Many elderly patients benefit from supplementing their diet with essential vitamins and minerals.
He is currently supplementing his savings by selling handmade furniture online.

How to Use supplementing

supplement with (prepositional phrase): to use a specific item to add to something else — "They are supplementing their electricity usage with solar panels."
supplement income (collocation): to earn extra money beyond one's main salary — "He works nights to supplement his income."

Synonyms of supplementing

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