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supported

adjective

Simple meaning

Held up or having the weight borne usually from below.

Pronunciation

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suhpawrtuhd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

səˈpɔɹtəd

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Held up or having the weight borne especially from below

    “Supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends.”

  2. Helped or aided.

  3. Having supporters.

  4. Furnished with corroborating evidence.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: Held up or having the weight borne especially from below

Used this way, supported is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Heard in a sentence
“Supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use supported

  • “Supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends.”adjective
  • “A club entirely supported by membership dues.”adjective

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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strongly supportedwell supported

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • supportverbBase word

    Give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • supporternounPerson or profession

    A person who backs a politician or a team etc.

  • supportiveadjectiveDerived adjective

    Furnishing support or assistance.

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Antonyms

Sense: held up

unsupported

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