Moby Thesaurus. Grady Ward. 1996.
supporting — [sə pôrt′iŋ] adj. Theater Film designating or of an actor or role that is subordinate to or of lesser importance than that of a lead or principal * * * … Universalium
supporting — index ancillary (auxiliary), instigation, propitious, underlying Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
supporting — [sə pôrt′iŋ] adj. Theater Film designating or of an actor or role that is subordinate to or of lesser importance than that of a lead or principal … English World dictionary
supporting — sup|port|ing [ sə pɔrtıŋ ] adjective * 1. ) used about a part in a play or movie that is important but is not the main part: She won an Academy Award for best supporting actress. a supporting role 2. ) helping to prove that a theory or claim is… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
supporting */ — UK [səˈpɔː(r)tɪŋ] / US [səˈpɔrtɪŋ] adjective 1) used about a part in a play or film that is important but is not the main part a supporting role She won an Academy Award for best supporting actress. 2) holding the weight of something, especially… … English dictionary
supporting — [[t]səpɔ͟ː(r)tɪŋ[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n In a film or play, a supporting actor or actress is one who has an important part, but not the most important part. ...the winner of the best supporting actress award. ...acting the supporting role in a… … English dictionary
supporting — sup|port|ing [səˈpo:tıŋ US o:r ] adj 1.) supporting part/role/actor etc a small part in a play or film, or the actor who plays such a part 2.) supporting wall/beam etc a wall etc that supports the weight of something … Dictionary of contemporary English
supporting — adjective 1 supporting part/role/actor etc a small part in a play or film, or the actor who plays such a part 2 supporting wall/beam etc a wall etc that supports the weight of something … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
supporting — [səˈpɔːtɪŋ] adj 1) used about a part in a play or film that is important but is not the main part a supporting role[/ex] 2) holding the weight of something, especially in a building 3) helping to prove that a theory or claim is true supporting… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
supporting — I noun the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening (Freq. 1) he leaned against the wall for support • Syn: ↑support • Derivationally related forms: ↑support, ↑support ( … Useful english dictionary
Supporting — Support Sup*port , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Supported}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Supporting}.] [F. supporter, L. supportare to carry on, to convey, in LL., to support, sustain; sub under + portare to carry. See {Port} demeanor.] 1. To bear by being under; to … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
