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represent vs supplement

supplement vs represent

represent is not a noun while supplement is a noun.

represent and supplement both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
supplement Yes No Yes No
As verbs, supplement is a hyponym of represent; that is, supplement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:
  • represent: form or compose
  • supplement: serve as a supplement to
Other hyponyms of represent include make, compose, constitute, form, make, range, straddle, fall into, fall under, pose, present.
represent (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
represent (verb) supplement (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) add to the very end
serve as a means of expressing something add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol serve as a supplement to
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
bring forward and present to the mind
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Difference between represent and supplement

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