backing and support share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. backing means “the act of providing approval and support”. support means “the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities”. support is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈbækɪŋ/
1.n.the act of providing approval and support
“his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives”
2.n.something forming a back that is added for strengthening
3.n.financial resources provided to make some project possible
“the foundation provided support for the experiment”
/səˈpɔɹt/
1.n.the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
“his support kept the family together”
2.n.aiding the cause or policy or interests of
“the president no longer has the support of his own party”
3.n.something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
“the policy found little public support”
| backing | support | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbækɪŋ/ | /səˈpɔɹt/ |
| Said | BAK-ing | suh-PAWRT |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Letters | 7 | 7 |
| Parts of speech | noun | noun, verb |
| Senses | 3 | 22 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | backup, championship, patronage | none recorded |
Full entry for backing · Full entry for support · More comparisons