Support (Noun)
Meaning 1
Documentary validation; "his documentation of the results was excellent"; "the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Meaning 3
Financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
Any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- Wheel Spoke
- Firedog
- Football Tee
- Radius
- Footing
- Stair
- Stirrup Iron
- Wall Bracket
- Dog
- Gunstock
- Stand
- Backrest
- Dog-iron
- Pedestal
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Meaning 6
The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support".
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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".
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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".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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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".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 10
Supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support".
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Meaning 11
A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.