Here is another set of most commonly interchanged words. Both words have the same spelling except on their sixth (6th) letter of each - "i" and "e".
I never knew of this before until I met the word "complement" in one of the English novels I am reading. My secret to add-up my vocabulary is checking every single unfamiliar word I encounter - it is effective, why? A word with a meaning you have read about and used in a sentence is easily remembered and harder to forget THAN just by mere reading the meaning on a dictionary alone.
As Google defines each word (with my examples):
Compliment
- (as a noun) a polite expression of faith or admiration.
- (as a verb) politely congratulate or praise for something.
i.e.
as noun:
"The compliments you gave has inspired me to write more."
"Thanks for the compliments."
as verb:
"We must compliment every job well done by our staff."
She complimented the kindness Mr. Aquino bestowed him.
Complement
- (as a noun) a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
- (as a verb) add something in a way to enhance or improves it; make something perfect.
i.e.
as noun (names a person/place/things/animals/events/emotions:
The greeting segment is a complement to the public service show they have started.
The hat is a complement to her over-all casual look.
as verb (action word):
"You complement my whole being..." the wife told her husband.
One must complement beauty with a respectable personality.
Complement your attire with a printed scarf to make it a stand-out.
I hope this article has helped, especially English learners in my very own I LOVE English Community . Have a great day everyone!
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