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support vs pedestal

pedestal vs support

support and pedestal both are nouns.

support is a verb but pedestal is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
support Yes No Yes No
pedestal Yes No No No
As nouns, pedestal is a hyponym of support; that is, pedestal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than support:
  • support: any device that bears the weight of another thing
  • pedestal: a support or foundation
Other hyponyms of support include andiron, dog-iron, dog, firedog, arch support, back, backrest, backboard, baluster, bar, base, stand, bearing, 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.
As nouns, pedestal is a hyponym of support; that is, pedestal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than support:
  • support: supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
  • pedestal: an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
Other hyponyms of support include abutment, architrave, basement, buttress, buttressing, base, foot, foundation, fundament, groundwork, substructure, understructure, footstall, plinth, prop, furket, musket rest.
support (noun) pedestal (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of a support or foundation
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
documentary validation a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority)
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) pedestal (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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