Complement or Compliment?

Is it complement or compliment? Let's find out!

Complement

Complement is a noun that refers to something that completes or enhances another thing, making it whole or perfect. It can also be a verb meaning to complete or go well with something.

The red wine is a perfect complement to the steak.
The hat is a nice complement to her outfit.
The team members have different skills that complement each other.
The chef complemented the main course with a delicious side dish.
The furniture in the room is designed to complement the color scheme.

Compliment

Compliment is a noun or a verb that expresses praise, admiration, or a polite remark about someone's qualities, appearance, or actions.

She received a lovely compliment on her performance.
He paid her a compliment on her new hairstyle.
The boss gave him a compliment for his hard work.
I must compliment you on your excellent taste.
They exchanged compliments before the meeting.

More Confusing Words:

Either or Neither Quiz
Take an either or neither quiz to test your knowledge on these two words and to improve your grammar.
Past Tense of Fit - Explanation and Examples
The past tense of fit can be either fit or fitted as it very much depends on whether it's being used in American English or British English.
Past Tense of Feel: Choosing feel or felt
The past tense of feel is felt. We don't say feeled as feel is an irregular verb which means that it doesn't follow the usual pattern of past simple verbs.
Titled Versus Entitled: How to Choose
This lesson examines titled versus entitled. The words are very different in meaning so it's important to know which is correct.
To vs Too: What is the difference?
Learn about to vs too. To is used as a preposition and to indicate moving towards something. Too means excessive or also. These two words are commonly confusing for English learners. To vs Too grammar mistakes will be noticeable so it's important to understand them.
People Are or Is Grammar Explanation with Examples
Deciding whether to say people are or is in English grammar can be confusing but the explanation is in the difference between the plural and the singular.
Its or It's: Grammar rules to know the difference
Simple rules for its or it's: "It's" with the apostrophe is the shortened form of "it is" or "it has": "It's (it is) hot today"; "It's (it has) been a long time since I saw you". "Its" on the other hand indicates the possessive: "The company increased its wages".
Past tense of hang - Explanation and examples
In using the past tense of hang, there is often confusion over whether to use hanged or hung. Here we will explain the differences and which one is correct.
Drank or Drunk: Advice on which to choose
Confused about whether to use drank or drunk? Drunk is actually the past participle used with the verb 'have'. So 'I have drunk a lot tonight'. 'Drank' is simply the past simple: 'I drank a lot last night'.
Be / Get Used to: Learn the Differences
Be / get used to is used to talk about something that one is familiar with or accustomed to. There are slight difference between 'be' and 'get'.