matter vs supplement

supplement vs matter

matter and supplement both are nouns.

matter and supplement both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
matter	Yes	No	Yes	No
supplement	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, supplement is a hyponym of matter; that is, supplement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than matter:

matter: written works (especially in books or magazines)
supplement: textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

Other hyponyms of matter include dictation, text, textual matter, text, typescript, front matter, prelims, back matter, end matter, soft copy, hard copy, addendum, postscript, recitation.

matter (noun)	supplement (noun)
that which has mass and occupies space	a supplementary component that improves capability
(used with negation) having consequence	a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
some situation or event that is thought about	textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
a vaguely specified concern
a problem
written works (especially in books or magazines)

matter (verb)	supplement (verb)
have weight; have import, carry weight	add to the very end
	add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
	serve as a supplement to

Difference between matter and supplement

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