approving vs backing
backing vs approvingapproving and backing both are nouns.
approving is an adjective but backing is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| approving | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| backing | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
backing is a hyponym of
approving; that is, backing is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
approving:
- approving: the formal act of approving
- backing: the act of providing approval and support
Other hyponyms of approving include
acceptance, acceptation, adoption, espousal, backup, championship, patronage, admiration, appreciation, reinforcement, reward.
| approving (noun) | backing (noun) |
|---|---|
| the formal act of approving | the act of providing approval and support |
| something forming a back that is added for strengthening | |
| financial resources provided to make some project possible |
| approving (adjective) | backing (adjective) |
|---|---|
| expressing or manifesting praise or approval |
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