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make up vs supplement

supplement vs make up

make up is not a noun while supplement is a noun.

make up and supplement both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
make up No No Yes No
supplement Yes No Yes No
As verbs, supplement is a hyponym of make up; that is, supplement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than make up:
  • make up: form or compose
  • supplement: serve as a supplement to
Other hyponyms of make up include make, compose, constitute, form, make, range, straddle, fall into, fall under, pose, present.
make up (noun) supplement (noun)
a supplementary component that improves capability
a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
make up (verb) supplement (verb)
apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier add to the very end
put in order or neaten add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
come to terms serve as a supplement to
concoct something artificial or untrue
devise or compose
do or give something to somebody in return
make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point
form or compose
adjust for
Difference between make up and supplement

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