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foster vs fostering

fostering vs foster

foster is not a noun while fostering is a noun.

foster is an adjective but fostering is not an adjective.

foster is a verb but fostering is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foster No Yes Yes No
fostering Yes No No No
foster (noun) fostering (noun)
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
encouragement; aiding the development of something
foster (adjective) fostering (adjective)
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
foster (verb) fostering (verb)
help develop, help grow
promote the growth of
bring up under fosterage; of children
Difference between foster and fostering

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