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support vs prop

prop vs support

support and prop both are nouns.

support and prop both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
support Yes No Yes No
prop Yes No Yes No
As nouns, prop is a hyponym of support; that is, prop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than support:
  • support: supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
  • prop: a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
As verbs, prop is a hyponym of support; that is, prop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than support:
  • support: be the physical support of; carry the weight of
  • prop: support by placing against something solid or rigid
Other hyponyms of support include scaffold, block, carry, chock, buoy, buoy up, pole, bracket, underpin, prop up, shore, shore up, truss, brace.
support (noun) prop (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening a propeller that rotates to push against air
documentary validation any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
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) prop (verb)
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts support by placing against something solid or rigid
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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