hold vs support

hold and support both are nouns.

hold and support both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No
support	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, support is a hyponym of hold; that is, support is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:

hold: be in accord; be in agreement
support: adopt as a belief

Other hyponyms of hold include settle, conciliate, make up, patch up, reconcile, settle, see eye to eye, concede, grant, yield, subscribe, conclude, resolve, arrange, fix up.

As verbs, hold and support are synonyms defined as:

hold and support: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

Other synonyms of hold include hold up, sustain.

hold (noun)	support (noun)
the act of grasping	aiding the cause or policy or interests of
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
a cell in a jail or prison	documentary validation
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
a stronghold	the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated	any device that bears the weight of another thing
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something	supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)	something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
time during which some action is awaited	a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
	the financial means whereby one lives
	financial resources provided to make some project possible

hold (verb)	support (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	put up with something or somebody unpleasant
hold the attention of	adopt as a belief
assert or affirm	argue or speak in defense of
remain committed to	be a regular customer or client of
declare to be	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	play a subordinate role to (another performer)
be in accord; be in agreement	support materially or financially
aim, point, or direct	give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
protect against a challenge or attack	be behind; approve of
drink alcohol without showing ill effects	support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs support

hold and support both are nouns.

hold and support both are verbs.

Words related to "hold"

Words related to "support"