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complimentaries

com·pli·men·ta·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree]
    • /ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree]
    • /ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri/

Definitions of complimentaries word

  • adjective complimentaries of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark. 1
  • adjective complimentaries given free as a gift or courtesy: a complimentary ticket. 1
  • noun plural complimentaries something given or supplied without charge, as lodging, transportation, or meals, especially as an inducement to prospective customers. 1
See all 3 definitions of complimentaries

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Origin of complimentaries

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; compliment + -ary

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Parts of speech for Complimentaries

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Complimentaries

complimentaries popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for complimentaries

noun complimentaries

  • free ride — Informal. something obtained without effort or cost: The fact that you're the general's sondoesn't mean you'll get a free ride in the army.
  • free ticket — entitlement to sth at no cost
  • gimme — Golf. a final short putt that a player is not required to take in informal play.
All 3 Synonyms of complimentaries

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