support vs bearing

bearing vs support

support and bearing both are nouns.

support is not an adjective while bearing is an adjective.

support is a verb but bearing is not a verb.

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

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

support: any device that bears the weight of another thing
bearing: a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

Other hyponyms of support include andiron, dog-iron, dog, firedog, arch support, back, backrest, backboard, baluster, bar, base, pedestal, stand, bearing wall, bedpost, bookend, brace, bracket, wall bracket, bridge, foot, foothold, footing, handrest, hanger, harness, harp, headstock, leg, perch, pier, pier, pillow block, rack, stand, rest, rib, rocker, seat, shelf, radius, spoke, wheel spoke, stair, step, stirrup, stirrup iron, gunstock, stock, structural member, tailstock, football tee, tee, undercarriage, yoke.

support (noun)	bearing (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of	a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening	heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
documentary validation	dignified manner or conduct
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission	characteristic way of bearing one's body
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities	the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
any device that bears the weight of another thing	relevant relation or interconnection
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
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

support (adjective)	bearing (adjective)
	(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain

support (verb)	bearing (verb)
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
adopt as a belief
argue or speak in defense of
be a regular customer or client of
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
play a subordinate role to (another performer)
support materially or financially
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
be behind; approve of
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

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