Complement Vs. Compliment

Complement and compliment sound relatively same. When comes to the meaning, they are completely different.

Complement: The word complement means 'something that completes – or make perfect'. It is a noun.

Example: A good red wine is a perfect complement for a barbecue dish.

Compliment: The word compliment is a noun and verb, which means praise or act of praising.

Example: Keep complementing your kids whenever they do something good. A compliment by parents or teachers always boosts kids' morale.