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supplement

intermediateB2

/ˈsʌplɪmənt/ · sup-ple-ment

Something added to complete or enhance something.

Meanings

nounformal

Something added to complete or enhance something.

کچھ ایسا جو مکمل کرنے یا بڑھانے کے لیے شامل کیا جائے۔

ضمیمہ

zameema

Synonyms

additionappendixattachmentاضافہملحقہضمیمہ

Antonyms

subtractiondeductionکمیحذفی

Common Collocations

  • dietary supplement
  • supplementary materials
  • financial supplement

Example Sentences

She decided to take a vitamin supplement for better health.

اس نے بہتر صحت کے لیے وٹامن کا ضمیمہ لینے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne behtar sehat ke liye vitamin ka zameema lene ka faisla kiya.

The book includes a supplement with additional resources.

کتاب میں اضافی وسائل کے ساتھ ایک ضمیمہ شامل ہے۔

Kitaab mein izafi wasail ke saath aik zameema shamil hai.

His income was supplemented by a part-time job.

اس کی آمدنی کو جز وقتی نوکری کے ذریعے بڑھایا گیا۔

Us ki aamdani ko juz waqt ki naukri ke zariye barhaya gaya.

Easily Confused With

supplementary:Supplementary refers specifically to something provided in addition to something else, often implying that it is not essential.
verbformal

To add to something in order to enhance or complete it.

کچھ ایسا شامل کرنا تاکہ اسے بڑھایا یا مکمل کیا جا سکے۔

شامل کرنا

shamil karna

Synonyms

addenhanceaugmentشامل کرنابڑھاناتوسیع کرنا

Antonyms

subtractremoveکمی کرنا ہٹانا

Common Collocations

  • supplement one's income
  • supplement the curriculum
  • supplement with additional data

Example Sentences

They aim to supplement their education with practical experience.

وہ عملی تجربے کے ساتھ اپنی تعلیم کو بڑھانے کا ارادہ رکھتے ہیں۔

Woh amli tajurbe ke sath apni taleem ko barhane ka irada rakhte hain.

The funding will supplement the ongoing research project.

یہ مالی امداد جاری تحقیقاتی منصوبے کو بڑھانے کے لیے ہے۔

Yeh mali imdad jari tehqiqat manzoore ko barhane ke liye hai.

We should supplement our diet with fruits and vegetables.

ہمیں اپنے کھانے کو پھلوں اور سبزیوں سے بھرپور کرنا چاہیے۔

Hamein apne khanay ko phalon aur sabzion se bharpoor karna chahiye.

Easily Confused With

complement:Complement means to complete or enhance something by adding a different element, while supplement means to add to enhance or complete by adding more of the same.

Word Family

supplemental
adjectiveاضافی
supplementation
nounاضافتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'supplement' as something 'supplying' more to what is needed.

Imagine adding a slice of cheese to a burger to enhance its flavor.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دیکھو تو، یہ خیالِ عشق کا ضمیمہ کیا ہے

Dekho to, yeh khayal-e-ishq ka zameema kya hai

Look, what is this supplement of the thought of love?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آخری لمحے کا اضافہ ہمیشہ اہم ہوتا ہے۔

Aakhri lamhay ka izafa hamesha ahem hota hai.

The last moment's addition always matters.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "supplementum" — something added

First known use: 15th century

The word 'supplement' evolved from Latin 'supplementum', which was derived from 'supplementare', meaning 'to fill up'. It has referenced various forms of additions in literature, nutrition, and general use.