supporting vs bearing

supporting and bearing both are nouns.

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

supporting (noun)	bearing (noun)
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening	a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
	heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
	dignified manner or conduct
	characteristic way of bearing one's body
	the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
	relevant relation or interconnection

supporting (adjective)	bearing (adjective)
capable of bearing a structural load	(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain
furnishing support and encouragement