What does support mean?
Word: Support
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: Support means to hold something up so it does not fall, or to help and encourage someone. As a noun, support is help or something that holds weight.
Synonyms: help, back, hold up
Antonyms: oppose
How do you spell support?
Syllables: sup - port
Tricky part: The p is doubled in support. Suport, with one p, is the most common error.
Watch out for: suport, suppport
Memory tip: Two p's stand in support like two pillars holding up a bridge.
Support in a sentence
Example 1: Strong beams support the roof of the old house.
Example 2: My grandparents came to support me at the dance show.
Example 3: Which team do you support in the football league?
Fun Fact
Your backbone is made of small bones called vertebrae: a baby has 33, but some of them join together as you grow. Together they support the weight of your head and the top half of your body.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Fusion
Add the correct option to the following to make a new word:
support______
a) ar
b) ur
c) er
d) or
Show answer
c) er. Someone who cheers for a team is a supporter, with the -er of player and singer.
Word Champ
Which of the words cannot be made using the letters in the given word?
support
a) sprout
b) stop
c) pours
d) tutor
Show answer
d) tutor. Tutor wants two t's, and support can spare only one.
Spellacadabra
Choose the option in which the following letters will fit in the given order:
u, o
a) s__nr__se
b) c__mf__rt
c) r__p__rt
d) s__pp__rt
Show answer
d) s__pp__rt. Only support takes u and then o; comfort, report and sunrise each need a different pair.
Spell Spies
Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
a) ladder
b) support
c) bracket
d) cushon
Show answer
d) cushon. Cushion has io before the n.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of these is a kind way to support a sad friend?
a) talk only about yourself
b) leave her on her own
c) sit with her and listen
d) change the subject fast
Show answer
c) sit with her and listen
2. In which sentence does support mean to hold up?
a) She will support her friend.
b) Thank you for your support.
c) Four strong legs support the table.
d) We support our school team.
Show answer
c) Four strong legs support the table.
