Complement vs Compliment: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to commonly misused and confused words, complement and compliment confuse many writers.

It's no wonder these two words are easily mixed up. The words are homophones, or words that sound the same but have different meanings. 

Not only that, they are spelled almost the same, except for that pesky “e” and “i” in the middle.

So how can you tell the difference? 

Well, do you want to receive a complement on your new outfit, or a compliment? As you strive to become a bette...