- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
kam
pl
mnt
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| definition: |
When someone gives you a compliment, they say something nice about you. They might say something like "I think you're very smart," or "You have pretty hair" or "You did a really great job!"
Amanda received lots of nice compliments on the dress that her mom made for her.All the guests gave the chef compliments on the food.- antonyms:
- criticism, insult
- similar words:
- admiration, approval, congratulation, praise
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
kam
pl
ment
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| inflections: |
compliments, complimenting, complimented |
| definition: |
If someone compliments another person, they give them praise or say a nice thing about them. They give them a compliment.
The principal complimented the teacher on her excellent work.Ella complimented Sonya on her shoes and asked where she bought them.- synonyms:
- praise
- antonyms:
- criticize, insult
- similar words:
- approve, congratulate, honor, salute
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| related words: |
decorate |
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complement (something that completes or perfects)?
Compliment and
complement sound alike and look almost the same, but they have different meanings.