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  1. differences - "Complimentary" vs "complementary" - English Language ...

    Mar 4, 2011 · I got a bit mixed up just now regarding the difference between "complimentary" and "complementary". My colleagues were arguing about the correct spelling of "complimentary drink" at …

  2. meaning - "Complement" or "supplement"? - English Language

    May 20, 2011 · Supplement would refer to extra/additional information in this context. Complement refers to an item that completes or goes well with another item. Personally, I'd be inclined to refer to …

  3. grammar - What's the difference between complementary infinitives …

    Nov 23, 2022 · What's the difference between complementary infinitives and infinitives as object? [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 3 years, 1 month ago Modified 3 years, 1 month ago

  4. phonology - Are all allophones in complementary distribution?

    Sep 9, 2020 · 0 I am confused about the relationship between allophones and complementary distribution. I learned that similar phones in complementary distribution are usually allophones of the …

  5. Compliments of the chef - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jun 23, 2021 · A complimentary gift, a present, gratuity. to make one a compliment of (a thing). This is directly related, in fact, to the meaning that you cite in "give my compliments to the chef" — in either …

  6. word choice - Is it "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely"? - English ...

    Feb 21, 2011 · This is called " complimentary close ". As reported by Oxford Handbook of Commercial Correspondence: If the letter begins with Dear Sir, Dear Sirs, Dear Madam, or Dear Sir/Madam, the …

  7. Highest scored 'differences' questions - Page 9 - English Language ...

    "Complimentary" vs "complementary" I got a bit mixed up just now regarding the difference between "complimentary" and "complementary". My colleagues were arguing about the correct spelling of …

  8. What's the difference between adjectives "supplementary" and ...

    May 14, 2019 · I think you've answered your own question! The additional test questions are "added to supply what is wanted" in this case more of them. So it should be "This is a page of Supplementary …

  9. What complimentary close to use in continuous formal email?

    I am a student in contact with a business owner, and I am having a hard time deciding on a complimentary close. Should I use it for every email I send him? I don't want to make it redundant …

  10. Grammar analysis of a sentence - appositive or complement

    Nov 8, 2024 · @Lambie Looking forward to your answer where you show it is grammatical. As it stands, the fragment separated from the first part by the em-dash is just dangling there -- to what does "that" …