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support

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

Meanings
noun
(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

Examples :

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "
aid structure essential toeic

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration compatibility

compatibility noun

/kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/

The state of being compatible; in which two or more things are able to exist or work together in combination without problems or conflict.

"The new software showed excellent compatibility with the existing systems, so the company easily integrated it into their daily workflow. "

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration successfully

successfully adverb

/səkˈsɛsfəli/

In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

"He successfully climbed the mountain."

Illustration substantiate

substantiate verb

/səbˈstanʃɪeɪt/

To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate

"The student's claims about the historical event needed to be substantiated with evidence from reliable sources. "

Illustration accompaniment

accompaniment noun

/ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/

A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.

"The singer's beautiful voice was enhanced by the soft piano accompaniment. "

Illustration attributive

attributive noun

/ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/

(grammar) An attributive word or phrase (see above), contrasted with predicative or substantive.

"In "this big house," "big" is an attributive, while in "this house is big," it is a predicative."

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration administrative

administrative adjective

/ədˈmɪ.nɪs.tɹəˌtɪv/ /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/

Of or relating to administering or administration.

"The school's administrative staff handles student records and schedules. "

Illustration functionality

functionality noun

/ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ˌfʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/

The ability to perform a task or function; that set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

"The new smartphone's functionality, including its camera and internet access, makes it very useful for school projects. "

Illustration subordinate

subordinate noun

/səˈbɔːrdənət/ /ˈsɔːbɔːrdənət/

One who is subordinate.

"The subordinate in the student council is responsible for organizing the school dances. "

Illustration scholarship

scholarship noun

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

A grant-in-aid to a student.

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "