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supported

adjective

Held up or having the weight borne especially from below

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
D
Contains
UP
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

səˈpɔɹtɪd

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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”

adjective

  1. Sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

    “A club entirely supported by membership dues”

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Example Sentences

Supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends
A club entirely supported by membership dues
Well-supported allegations

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