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opposite number vs complement

complement vs opposite number

opposite number and complement both are nouns.

opposite number is not a verb while complement is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
opposite number Yes No No No
complement Yes No Yes No
As nouns, complement is a hyponym of opposite number; that is, complement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than opposite number:
  • opposite number: a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
  • complement: either of two parts that mutually complete each other
Other hyponyms of opposite number include match, mismatch.
opposite number (noun) complement (noun)
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
either of two parts that mutually complete each other
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
number needed to make up a whole force
a complete number or quantity
one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
opposite number (verb) complement (verb)
make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Difference between opposite number and complement

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