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supplementary

Pronunciation: [ˌsʌplɪˈmɛnteri]

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Learn how to use supplementary in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(adjective) related to extra materials that help you learn more about a subject. Supplementary materials are things like books or worksheets that teachers give students to help them understand better.

Example

The teacher provided supplementary materials to help us with our math homework.

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We didn't have any supplementary resources, so learning was harder.

Example

What supplementary materials do we need for this class?

Context: “finance”

(adjective) referring to extra benefits or features added to something, like an extra payment or an additional service. Supplementary benefits can help someone financially or provide more help.

Example

The employee received supplementary health benefits in addition to the standard plan.

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She was disappointed that there were no supplementary benefits included in her package.

Example

What are the supplementary benefits we can offer to our clients?

Context: “general”

(adjective) something that adds to or enhances another thing. It means there is more of what you already have. Supplementary items can make what you have better or more complete.

Example

The museum displayed supplementary exhibits to give visitors more information about the main art pieces.

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There were no supplementary items available, so the project felt incomplete.

Example

Are there any supplementary items we can use to improve our presentation?

How to pronounce supplementary

Pronunciation: [ˌsʌplɪˈmɛnteri]

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