support
part of speech
verb (support, supports, supported, supporting); noun (support — uncountable; a support, supports)
meaning for a pupil
1) To support means to hold something up so it doesn't fall. tree →
2) To support someone means to help, encourage or be kind to them. tree →
3) To support a team means to like it and want it to win. tree →
4) To support an idea means to agree with it. tree →
5) Support is help, or a thing that holds something up. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science and engineering supports like pillars and beams hold up bridges and buildings; in feelings lessons friends and family support each other. Phrases: «support each other», «support a team», «moral support», «ask for support», «support your answer with evidence».
examples
- The pillars support the roof. tree →
- My parents support me in everything I do. tree →
- Which football team do you support? tree →
- I support the idea of a longer playtime. tree →
- Support your answer with evidence from the text. tree →
- If you feel sad, ask an adult for support. tree →
- The bridge needs strong supports. tree →
- With these words the king took Labakan’s arm to support him down the hill. tree →
note
Regular verb. Adjective: supportive. Trap: in British English «support a team» = be a fan; Americans more often say «root for». Double p: sup-port.
In the corpora
- Evolution is supported by fossils, by DNA and by changes we can watch happening today.
- When you sit, your back should be supported and your feet flat on the floor or a footrest.
- Proper shoes that fit protect and support the feet, and children's feet grow fast, so tight shoes are replaced.
- Fears usually get smaller when you face them in small, safe steps with support.
- A baby should be picked up only when a grown-up says so and shows you how to support its head.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «support» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.