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support vs foothold

foothold vs support

support and foothold both are nouns.

support is a verb but foothold is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
support Yes No Yes No
foothold Yes No No No
As nouns, foothold is a hyponym of support; that is, foothold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than support:
  • support: any device that bears the weight of another thing
  • foothold: a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
Other hyponyms of support include andiron, dog-iron, dog, firedog, arch support, back, backrest, backboard, baluster, bar, base, pedestal, stand, bearing, bearing wall, bedpost, bookend, brace, bracket, wall bracket, bridge, foot, 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) foothold (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
documentary validation an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
any device that bears the weight of another thing
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 (verb) foothold (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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