2007-07-28 05:05:05 · 11 answers · asked by hello world 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Of course, those who said I meant "complimentary" are correct.
2007-07-28 05:42:11 · update #1
Well..not exactly. 'Free' would literally mean absolutely free of cost while, 'Complementary' would mean an extra service/product after purchasing the basic product/service.
For eg. Natural water is totally free, whereas, probably the mineral water provided in a hotel room is complementary.
2007-07-28 09:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by presidentofasia 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Isn't free when you get something without absolute obligation... like when they give you a free sample of a lotion at a store. But complimentary is when you buy something and they give you a complimentary item, like when you buy a shampoo and you get a complimentary travel size conditioner with it. That's how i have always understood it.
2007-07-28 12:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I would not. Complimentary is the word I think you mean, but complementary is not the same.
2007-07-28 12:35:56 · answer #3 · answered by Tseruyah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mmm, nice one hello world, l cant find the word complimentary in dictionary-only compliment, so Ive got to say-"Is there a difference?" both are given-lol you got me there xx- Would "Complimentary mean- it accompanies something? such as complimentary drink-at hotel you are paying at ?? only guessing-lol
2007-07-28 17:04:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be complimentary. It is not an issue of confusion
2007-07-28 12:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just the choice of words used for a given situation. Like in the hotels, they will give you a complementary welcome drink. In a supermarket, you buy something and you get something else free.
2007-07-28 12:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most advertisers hope you will. Supermarkets are always showing ads with "Buy one and get one free" and Electronics stores have big headlines about "GET A TV STAND FREE with each 60" television bought." I always tread carefully when I see ads that scream free.
2007-07-28 12:09:41 · answer #7 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While those two words have meanings that overlap, I would never confuse one word for the other. -- just as I would never confuse the word "Fatherly" with the word "avuncular" even though their meanings overlap.
They just don't sound alike.
2007-07-28 12:13:21 · answer #8 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, thats a tough one lol.
I would say yes and no and that's hard to explain.
I want to watch this one for responses.
2007-07-28 12:08:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was the same thing.
2007-07-28 17:04:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋