well-matched pair; a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
Complement in a sentence
The dark sauce complemented the light flavors of the dish perfectly.
Synonyms for complement
match
counterpart
supplement
Antonyms for complement
opposite
contrast
contradiction
Practice complement on real SAT questions
Vocabulary like complement appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.