Difference between Supplement and Append

What is the difference between Supplement and Append?

Supplement as a verb is to provide or make a supplement to something. while Append as a verb is to hang or attach to, as by a string, so that the thing is suspended; as, a seal appended to a record; the inscription was appended to the column.

Supplement

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency. An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors or brings up to date. An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject. An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180; a supplementary angle. A vitamin, herbal extract, or chemical compound included with a diet to enhance muscular development.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To provide or make a supplement to something.

Example sentence: To the old saying that man built the house but woman made of it a 'home' might be added the modern supplement that woman accepted cooking as a chore but man has made of it a recreation.

Append

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To hang or attach to, as by a string, so that the thing is suspended; as, a seal appended to a record; the inscription was appended to the column.To add, as an accessory to the principal thing; to annex; as, notes appended to this chapter.

We hope you now know whether to use Supplement or Append in your sentence.

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