The support
Example: The support helps maintain system stability
Definition
"The support" refers to an object, structure, or person that provides stability, assistance, or reinforcement to something else, helping to maintain its position or function effectively, such as in the phrase 'The support helps maintain system stability.'
Etymology
The term "the support" comes from the Old French word 'supporter,' which means to carry or uphold. This, in turn, originates from the Latin 'supportare,' meaning to bear or carry from below. Did you know that originally, 'support' was often used in physical contexts before extending to abstract meanings like emotional or technical assistance?
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"The support" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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