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What are some complementary words?

"Complementary" can mean a few different things, so it's helpful to know which meaning you're looking for. Here are some examples depending on the context:

Complementary as in "completing each other":

* Pairs:

* Hot/Cold

* Sweet/Sour

* Light/Dark

* Up/Down

* Strong/Weak

* Rough/Smooth

* Positive/Negative

* Smooth/Rough

* Concepts:

* Creation/Destruction

* Order/Chaos

* Yin/Yang

* Logic/Emotion

* Theory/Practice

Complementary as in "enhancing each other":

* Colors:

* Blue/Orange

* Green/Red

* Purple/Yellow

* Teal/Pink

* Flavors:

* Strawberry/Basil

* Chocolate/Mint

* Honey/Lemon

* Apple/Cinnamon

* Design:

* Modern/Traditional

* Bold/Minimalist

* Casual/Formal

Complementary as in "opposite but working together":

* Roles:

* Leader/Follower

* Teacher/Student

* Doctor/Patient

* Buyer/Seller

* Relationships:

* Husband/Wife

* Parent/Child

* Employer/Employee

* Concepts:

* Competition/Collaboration

* Freedom/Responsibility

* Individuality/Community

Please provide more context if you want a more specific list of complementary words. For example, you could tell me:

* What are some complementary colors for a website?

* What are some complementary flavors for a dessert?

* What are some complementary skills for a job?

I can then provide you with a more relevant and helpful response.

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