Support (Noun)
Meaning 1
Documentary validation; "his documentation of the results was excellent"; "the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Synonyms
Related Words
Meaning 3
Aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The charity received a generous financial support from a local business.
- Her parents were very grateful for the emotional support from friends during the difficult time.
- The city government will provide additional support to low-income families.
- Many of his former allies have withdrawn their support from his re-election campaign.
- The program was set up to provide mental health support to new mothers.
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 4
The activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 5
Any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hyponyms
- Wheel Spoke
- Firedog
- Football Tee
- Radius
- Footing
- Stair
- Stirrup Iron
- Wall Bracket
- Dog
- Gunstock
- Stand
- Backrest
- Dog-iron
- Pedestal
Related Words
Meaning 6
The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 7
A military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The commander requested air support to soften up the enemy's defenses before the ground troops advanced.
- The battalion was sent to provide support to the beleaguered outpost on the outskirts of the city.
- The naval task force was tasked with providing gunfire support to the amphibious landing.
- The general ordered a support operation to resupply the troops with food, water, and ammunition.
- The airbase was used as a staging area for support missions to transport troops and equipment to the front lines.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 8
Something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 9
The financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 10
Supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 11
A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.