Money

Synonyms for support

Two senses of support live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsMoney

the financial means whereby one lives

He applied to the state for support.

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The true synonym

keep

Same sentence, swapped: He applied to the state for keep.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for support as it is used in the sentence above.

favor
watch
welcome

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineMoney

financial resources provided to make some project possible

The foundation provided support for the experiment.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

backing

Same sentence, swapped: The foundation provided backing for the experiment.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for support as it is used in the sentence above.

living
accompaniment
bear

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Closest first: other money words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

securitynounprotectiondefense against financial failureFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line storenounstocka supply of something available for future useFoothillsHas a reason line termsnounpricethe amount of money needed to purchase somethingFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line allowancenounadjustmentan amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstancesRidgelineHas a reason line amountverb, nouncometo measure up to in kind or qualityFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line assistancenounaidgift of money or other material help to support a person or causeTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line interruptverbdisturbdestroy the peace or tranquility ofFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line introduceverbpresentcause to come to know personallyFoothillsHas a reason line

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