Synonyms: complement, accompaniment
Definition: something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
Usage: a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner; wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
Similar words: adjunct
Definition: something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
Synonyms: complement
Definition: either of two parts that mutually complete each other
Similar words: opposite number, counterpart, vis-a-vis
Definition: a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
Synonyms: complement
Definition: a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
Similar words: grammatical construction, construction, expression
Definition: a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
Usage: I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner
Synonyms: complement, full complement
Definition: number needed to make up a whole force
Usage: a full complement of workers
Similar words: hands, men, manpower, work force, workforce
Definition: the force of workers available
Synonyms: complement
Definition: a complete number or quantity
Usage: a full complement
Synonyms: complement
Definition: one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
Similar words: enzyme
Definition: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
Synonyms: complement
Definition: make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Usage: I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup
Similar words: balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize
Definition: bring into balance or equilibrium
Usage: She has to balance work and her domestic duties; balance the two weights