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- pronunciation:
- s
port
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
supports, supporting, supported |
| definition 1: |
to hold the weight of something.
The table is supported by four legs.- synonyms:
- bear
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| definition 2: |
to help during a time of trouble.
She supported me when I was ill.- synonyms:
- comfort
- similar words:
- cheer, encourage, help
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| definition 3: |
to provide enough for.
Parents support their families by working.- synonyms:
- provide for, sustain, take care of
- similar words:
- finance
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| related words: |
afford, aid, assist, base, carry, promote, prove, recommend |
| contrasting words: |
resist |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
money used to take care of someone's needs.
She gets some support for the children from her parents.- synonyms:
- help
- antonyms:
- neglect
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| related words: |
aid, back, contribution, defense, foundation, frame, help, proof |
| derivations: |
supportless (adj.), supportingly (adv.) |
The word support
contains the following parts:
sup-
Latin
prefix
that means under, below
  More about this word part:
The prefix sup-
occurs in Latin loanwords. It is an assimilated form of sub- used before roots that begin with "p," such as "port." See sub-
Example words:
port
Latin
root
that means carry
Example words:
deport, export, import, important, port, portable, porter, report, reporter, support, transport, transportation, unimportant
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