Complement Definition
complement
- noun
- a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
- a complete number or quantity; "a full complement"
- number needed to make up a whole force; "a full complement of workers"
- something added to complete or embellish or make perfect; "a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner"; "wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish"
- one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
- either of two parts that mutually complete each other
- verb
- make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to; "I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup"
"Complement" in song lyrics
See how complement is used in real songs:
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"To walk up to the hottest girl and give her a complement"
Drapht — Drink Drank Drunk -
"activates complement"
AOL — AOL -
"free and letter and complement"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with complement
Usage tips for "complement"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "complement" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for complement to find words that pair well.