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Meaning of 'supporting' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Supporting [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Support

Meaning of 'supporting' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . supporting [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
Example in sentence:
  • he leaned against the wall for support
2 . supporting [ s]
Meaning (2):
- capable of bearing a structural load
Example in sentence:
  • a supporting wall
Meaning (3):
- furnishing support and encouragement
Example in sentence:
  • the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher

Nearby Words:

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