What does supporting mean?
Supporting means That supports..
Supporting
/səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
That supports..
Definitions by Sense
- That supports.
- present participle and gerund of support
- That which supports something else; a support.
Example Sentences
But supposing that heaven had a Lord, then all included in its overspreadings and supportings, throughout the myriad of states, and within the four seas, would invariably be under the government of Heaven's Lord […]
[…] the pumps could he installed at once on the completion of the pump-house supportings.
Synonyms for supporting
Antonyms for supporting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more supporting
- most supporting
- supportings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for supporting?
Common synonyms include support, encouraging, supportive, load-bearing.
What is the opposite of supporting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use supporting in a sentence?
But supposing that heaven had a Lord, then all included in its overspreadings and supportings, throughout the myriad of states, and within the four seas, would invariably be under the government of Heaven's Lord […]
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