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Commonly Confused Words

Compliment vs. Complement

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“Compliment” and “complement” sound almost the same — but they mean very different things! Let’s break them down so you never mix them up again. 😊

Compliment

Compliment (with an "i") means a nice or polite thing you say to someone. It’s also a verb — when you compliment someone, you say something kind to them.

  • She gave me a compliment on my haircut. 💇
  • He complimented her presentation.
  • Thanks for the compliment — that made my day!

Compliment = praise or kind words

Complement

Complement (with an "e") means something that completes or goes well with something else. It’s about balance, fit, or matching things together.

  • The red wine complemented the pasta perfectly. 🍷🍝
  • Those shoes complement your outfit.
  • Her skills are a great complement to the team.

Complement = completes or matches well

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🗣️ Compliment = "I" say something nice
🧩 Complement = things that fit together

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He gave me a nice ___ about my new shoes.

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