Supplementary

adjective
/ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Additional, completing, or enhancing something else.

Example Sentences

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

The teacher gave supplementary materials to help the students prepare for exams.

Synonyms

additional, extra, complementary, auxiliary, supportive
Entry 1
additional, extra, complementary, auxiliary
Entry 2
additional, extra, complementary, auxiliary, supportive

Antonyms

primary, main, essential, basic
Entry 1
primary, main, essential, basic
Entry 2
primary, main, essential

Collocations

supplementary material, supplementary income, supplementary information, supplementary materials, supplementary role, supplementary course
Entry 1
supplementary material, supplementary income, supplementary information
Entry 2
supplementary materials, supplementary role, supplementary income, supplementary course

More Example Sentences

I would like to make a supplementary comment on this matter.

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