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backing vs approving

approving vs backing

backing and approving both are nouns.

backing is not an adjective while approving is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
backing Yes No No No
approving Yes Yes No No
As nouns, approving is a hypernym of backing; that is, approving is a word with a broader meaning than backing:
  • backing: the act of providing approval and support
  • approving: the formal act of approving
Other hypernyms of backing include approval, blessing.
backing (noun) approving (noun)
the act of providing approval and support the formal act of approving
something forming a back that is added for strengthening
financial resources provided to make some project possible
backing (adjective) approving (adjective)
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
Difference between backing and approving

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