Use of 'Compliment' and 'Complement' Correctly in your Sentences
Use of 'Compliment' and 'Complement' Correctly in your Sentences
Hallo :) , I was organizing a dinner party, and my cousin said that the wine complemented the dish perfectly. Later, I realized I had always thought "complement" was just a fancy way of saying "compliment," and now I’m confused about the difference.
Freja_Andersen
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Hallo, Freja! 😊 That’s a great question! "Complement" and "compliment" sound similar but have different meanings.
Complement (with an "e")
👉 Means that two things go well together or complete each other.
- Example: The sauce complements the pasta perfectly. (They go well together.)
- Example: Her blue scarf complements her dress. (The colors match nicely.)
Compliment (with an "i")
👉 Means a nice or flattering remark.
- Example: She gave me a lovely compliment on my outfit. (She said something nice.)
- Example: He complimented the chef on the delicious meal. (He praised the chef.)
So, when your cousin said the wine complemented the dish, they meant it paired well with the food.
Thank you and let me know if you have other questions!
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