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Grammar Mishaps: Compliment vs. Complement
by Robin
1. An expression of praise, admiration or congratulation 2. A formal act of civility, respect or courtesy Although the words are pronounced the same, they have very different meanings. When you... published 2 years ago
Notes on English usage - compliment or complement?
by The Indexer
These two words are often confused with each other, but they have quite different meanings. If I compliment someone, I say something nice about them - "I like your new hairstyle", for example. A complimentary... published 10 months ago


