Supporting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Supporting is an adjective meaning That supports.
Meaning
That supports.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of support
- That which supports something else; a support.
Example Sentences
[…] the pumps could he installed at once on the completion of the pump-house supportings.
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 […]
Word Forms
- supportings
Synonyms for supporting
Depending on context, synonyms include support, encouraging, supportive, load-bearing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include encouraging, bearing, load-bearing, backing, assistance, aiding.
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