Supplement
noun
Something that is added to make up for something missing, or to improve something.
The doctor suggested a vitamin supplement to improve her health.
Often appears as...
- dietary supplement
- financial supplement
noun
A part at the end of a book or magazine which gives extra information.
The magazine comes with a free supplement about healthy living.
Often appears as...
- magazine supplement
- supplement section
verb
To add something to something in order to improve it or complete it; add an extra amount or part to.
She supplements her income by tutoring in the evenings.
Often appears as...
- supplement income
- supplement diet
noun
Something that is added to make up for something missing, or to improve something.
The doctor suggested a vitamin supplement to improve her health.
Often appears as...
- dietary supplement
- financial supplement
noun
A part at the end of a book or magazine which gives extra information.
The magazine comes with a free supplement about healthy living.
Often appears as...
- magazine supplement
- supplement section
verb
To add something to something in order to improve it or complete it; add an extra amount or part to.
She supplements her income by tutoring in the evenings.
Often appears as...
- supplement income
- supplement diet
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Fill the Gap
Use 'supplement' to describe adding what's lacking to improve the whole.
An omega-3 supplement can fill the nutritional gap in a vegan diet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Replacement
'Supplement' suggests addition, not substituting an essential element.
I take a calcium supplement, not as a replacement, but alongside my regular meals.
Pro Tip 3/3Improve Effectiveness
Emphasize how 'supplement' is used to complement and enhance effectiveness.
The training program was supplemented with practical examples to make it more effective.
Pro Tip 1/3Fill the Gap
Use 'supplement' to describe adding what's lacking to improve the whole.
An omega-3 supplement can fill the nutritional gap in a vegan diet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Replacement
'Supplement' suggests addition, not substituting an essential element.
I take a calcium supplement, not as a replacement, but alongside my regular meals.
Pro Tip 3/3Improve Effectiveness
Emphasize how 'supplement' is used to complement and enhance effectiveness.
The training program was supplemented with practical examples to make it more effective.
Pro Tip 1/3Fill the Gap
Use 'supplement' to describe adding what's lacking to improve the whole.
An omega-3 supplement can fill the nutritional gap in a vegan diet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Replacement
'Supplement' suggests addition, not substituting an essential element.
I take a calcium supplement, not as a replacement, but alongside my regular meals.
Pro Tip 3/3Improve Effectiveness
Emphasize how 'supplement' is used to complement and enhance effectiveness.
The training program was supplemented with practical examples to make it more effective.
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Africa's Complicated...
this is we'll get at this fight and it gets him there sir they farm wheat barley and beans in the mountain or tea grade they don't produce enough food to feed their family of nine and we'll get there on the right has to take on a day laboring job occasionally to supplement their income but he says that life is
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Feeding 39 Hungry Moon...
termites and grubs and that's exactly what our bears are doing in the enclosure but we supplement that with things like eggs as well I love their eggs we buy over 50 tons of food every year from the local market and this food is grown by the local communities so we're not only supporting bears but
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What would happen if you...
and can supplement liquid intake while providing valuable nutrients and fiber. Drinking well might also have various long-term benefits. Studies have shown that optimal hydration can lower the chance of stroke, help manage diabetes, and potentially reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
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The beauty of data...
between efficacy and popularity but you can also if you braid the evidence sort of do a worth it line and so supplements above this line are worth investigating but only for the conditions listed below and then supplements below the line or perhaps not worth investigating now this
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Ilissa Ocko: The fastest...
Some farm animals, like the billion-plus cattle worldwide, belch methane that was produced when digesting plants like grass. Reducing these emissions is possible with higher-quality feed. And the scientists are developing and testing new technologies, like feed supplements,
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Vultures: The...
This adaptation helps smaller vultures supplement their diet with dung, while larger vultures can consume diseased meat up to 3 days old. Their acidic stomachs protect them from living animals their rancid vomit scares off most predators.
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Go to umpire school PIPE...
was very lucky had a lot of fun I needed some way to supplement my profligate lifestyle so I went on a few quiz shows and I was a jeopardy champion when I was 19 years old but all of that changed when I fell in love with baseball and it
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Can you actually boost...
by products that promise to boost our immune system. The problem is that we often think about the immune system in the wrong way. We think of it like a muscle that we can strengthen by feeding it lots of antioxidants and supplements.
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The dangers of mixing...
Foods, herbal supplements, legal drugs, and illicit substances can all cause drug interactions. Most drug interactions fall into two categories. Some take place when two substances’ effects influence each other directly.
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The wild world of...
One-by-one, they will fall prey to the remarkable, predatory antics of a carnivorous plant. Around the world there are more than 600 plant species that supplement a regular diet of sunlight, water, and soil
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Africa's Complicated...
this is we'll get at this fight and it gets him there sir they farm wheat barley and beans in the mountain or tea grade they don't produce enough food to feed their family of nine and we'll get there on the right has to take on a day laboring job occasionally to supplement their income but he says that life is
Video examples
Feeding 39 Hungry Moon...
termites and grubs and that's exactly what our bears are doing in the enclosure but we supplement that with things like eggs as well I love their eggs we buy over 50 tons of food every year from the local market and this food is grown by the local communities so we're not only supporting bears but
Video examples
What would happen if you...
and can supplement liquid intake while providing valuable nutrients and fiber. Drinking well might also have various long-term benefits. Studies have shown that optimal hydration can lower the chance of stroke, help manage diabetes, and potentially reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
Video examples
The beauty of data...
between efficacy and popularity but you can also if you braid the evidence sort of do a worth it line and so supplements above this line are worth investigating but only for the conditions listed below and then supplements below the line or perhaps not worth investigating now this
Video examples
Ilissa Ocko: The fastest...
Some farm animals, like the billion-plus cattle worldwide, belch methane that was produced when digesting plants like grass. Reducing these emissions is possible with higher-quality feed. And the scientists are developing and testing new technologies, like feed supplements,
Video examples
Vultures: The...
This adaptation helps smaller vultures supplement their diet with dung, while larger vultures can consume diseased meat up to 3 days old. Their acidic stomachs protect them from living animals their rancid vomit scares off most predators.
Video examples
Go to umpire school PIPE...
was very lucky had a lot of fun I needed some way to supplement my profligate lifestyle so I went on a few quiz shows and I was a jeopardy champion when I was 19 years old but all of that changed when I fell in love with baseball and it
Video examples
Can you actually boost...
by products that promise to boost our immune system. The problem is that we often think about the immune system in the wrong way. We think of it like a muscle that we can strengthen by feeding it lots of antioxidants and supplements.
Video examples
The dangers of mixing...
Foods, herbal supplements, legal drugs, and illicit substances can all cause drug interactions. Most drug interactions fall into two categories. Some take place when two substances’ effects influence each other directly.
Video examples
The wild world of...
One-by-one, they will fall prey to the remarkable, predatory antics of a carnivorous plant. Around the world there are more than 600 plant species that supplement a regular diet of sunlight, water, and soil
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Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
American Businesswoman
Of course, giving is deeply emotional. But supplementing emotion with research makes it more likely that a gift can have a bigger impact. It's like any investment. After all, you wouldn't put funds into stocks or bonds without understanding the potential return. Why wouldn't you do the same when investing in society?
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Jean Chatzky
American Journalist
Once you're retired and are no longer counting on earned income to live on and supplement your nest egg, you're done with disability insurance. At that point, though, the need for long-term care insurance - which protects you from spending that nest egg too fast - takes over.
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Jake Arrieta
American Athlete
There's food and supplements that you can take legally that will better your body and help you stay healthy. Shortcuts are something that's always been around all sports, but as a union, we're trying to do the best we can to weed those guys out of the game.
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Alissa Quart
American Writer
The list of costly services that supplement some children's public education is growing longer and now includes consultants, tutors, and test prep. That's in addition to the homework help some stay-at-home parents can afford to provide.
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Amrapali Gupta
Indian Actress
Coffee is healthy in a way. It gives us many benefits. It has caffeine which is found in almost every commercial fat-burning supplement - and for good reason. It's one of the few natural substances proven to aid fat burning.
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O. J. Mayo
American Basketball Player
I had no idea that the over-the-counter supplement that I took was a substance banned by the NBA. It was an honest mistake, but I take full responsibility for my actions.
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Lisa Brennan-Jobs
American Writer
Until I was two, my mother supplemented her welfare payments by cleaning houses and waitressing. My father didn't help.
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Babu Antony
Indian Actor
I have never taken supplements or steroids in my life and the only luxury I allow myself is tea.
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Harshvardhan Rane
Indian Actor
I load on proteins, veggies, fruits and nuts and never took support of supplements.
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Brian Eno
British Musician
One often makes music to supplement one's world.
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Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
American Businesswoman
Of course, giving is deeply emotional. But supplementing emotion with research makes it more likely that a gift can have a bigger impact. It's like any investment. After all, you wouldn't put funds into stocks or bonds without understanding the potential return. Why wouldn't you do the same when investing in society?
Quote examples
Jean Chatzky
American Journalist
Once you're retired and are no longer counting on earned income to live on and supplement your nest egg, you're done with disability insurance. At that point, though, the need for long-term care insurance - which protects you from spending that nest egg too fast - takes over.
Quote examples
Jake Arrieta
American Athlete
There's food and supplements that you can take legally that will better your body and help you stay healthy. Shortcuts are something that's always been around all sports, but as a union, we're trying to do the best we can to weed those guys out of the game.
Quote examples
Alissa Quart
American Writer
The list of costly services that supplement some children's public education is growing longer and now includes consultants, tutors, and test prep. That's in addition to the homework help some stay-at-home parents can afford to provide.
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Amrapali Gupta
Indian Actress
Coffee is healthy in a way. It gives us many benefits. It has caffeine which is found in almost every commercial fat-burning supplement - and for good reason. It's one of the few natural substances proven to aid fat burning.
Quote examples
O. J. Mayo
American Basketball Player
I had no idea that the over-the-counter supplement that I took was a substance banned by the NBA. It was an honest mistake, but I take full responsibility for my actions.
Quote examples
Lisa Brennan-Jobs
American Writer
Until I was two, my mother supplemented her welfare payments by cleaning houses and waitressing. My father didn't help.
Quote examples
Babu Antony
Indian Actor
I have never taken supplements or steroids in my life and the only luxury I allow myself is tea.
Quote examples
Harshvardhan Rane
Indian Actor
I load on proteins, veggies, fruits and nuts and never took support of supplements.
Quote examples
Brian Eno
British Musician
One often makes music to supplement one's world.
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