complementary

noun, adjective · kom-pli-MEN-tree

CEFR C1

different but working well together

पूरक

Usage

complementary skillscomplementary colourscomplementary to

Examples

Rahul bats and Kunal bowls, so their skills are complementary.

Yoga can be complementary to medical treatment.

Common mistake

Breakfast is complementary with the room.

Breakfast is complimentary with the room.

Complimentary means free; complementary means it goes well with.

Remember: Complementary completes; complimentary is free.

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Word 5 in Universal Core 38: buddy, cargo, combat and more.

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