support vs shoring

shoring vs support

support and shoring both are nouns.

support is a verb but shoring is not a verb.

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

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

support: the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
shoring: the act of propping up with shores

Other hyponyms of support include propping up, shoring up, dangling, hanging, suspension.

support (noun)	shoring (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of	the act of propping up with shores
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening	a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
documentary validation
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)	shoring (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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