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Supporting Definition & Meaning

supporting
adjective
  1. furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"
  2. capable of bearing a structural load; "a supporting wall"
noun
  1. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"

"Supporting" in song lyrics

See how supporting is used in real songs:

  • "Lil Marley: I do it for me, and anybody supporting"
    Lil Marley f/ Rarri — Work Hard, Play Hard Remix
  • "It's dying because brothers ain't supporting"
    Nyoil — The Thing Before the Thing
  • "Uttarakhand CM expresses gratitude to senior UKD leader Airi for his supporting"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

Usage tips for "supporting"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "supporting" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for supporting to find words that pair well.

Use "supporting" in a verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does supporting mean?
furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher" capable of bearing a structural load; "a supporting wall" the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"
What part of speech is supporting?
Supporting is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does supporting have?
Supporting has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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