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Orange borders on white with orange text overlay – Complimentary v Complementary – Your guide to confusing words
Orange borders on white with orange text overlay – Complimentary v Complementary – Your guide to confusing words

Confusing word choices

Complimentary v Complementary

Spell check won’t pick up a misspelling when the word sounds the same as another valid word.

If you’re confused about the commonly confused words complimentary and complementary, here’s a quick explanation.

Thought bubbles with text overlay – COMPLIMENTARY or COMPLEMENTARY – Your guide to confusing words + cheat sheet

Orange borders on white with orange text overlay – Complimentary v Complementary – Your guide to confusing words

Complimentary

Free of charge; and an expression of praise or approval.

Complementary

Completed or enhanced.

  • The conference participants enjoyed complimentary dessert as they discussed services that would complement their businesses.

Tip: Look for the e to complete the spelling of complementary.

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