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supplement vs comprise

comprise vs supplement

supplement is a noun but comprise is not a noun.

supplement and comprise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supplement Yes No Yes No
comprise No No Yes No
As verbs, comprise is a hypernym of supplement; that is, comprise is a word with a broader meaning than supplement:
  • supplement: serve as a supplement to
  • comprise: form or compose
Other hypernyms of supplement include be, constitute, make up, represent.
supplement (noun) comprise (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
supplement (verb) comprise (verb)
add to the very end include or contain; have as a component
add as a supplement to what seems insufficient be composed of
serve as a supplement to form or compose
Difference between supplement and comprise

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