Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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supplement | Yes | No | Yes | No |
leverage | Yes | No | Yes | No |
supplement (noun) | leverage (noun) |
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a supplementary component that improves capability | investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) |
a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency) | strategic advantage; power to act effectively |
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end | the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever |
supplement (verb) | leverage (verb) |
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add to the very end | provide with leverage |
add as a supplement to what seems insufficient | supplement with leverage |
serve as a supplement to |