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shored

 

[ ʃɔrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

supporting something

The term 'shored' is the past tense of the verb 'shore,' which means to support or hold up something. This action is typically taken to prevent a structure from collapsing or to reinforce it for stability. 'Shoring' is commonly used in construction, where temporary structures are installed to support a building during renovations or repairs. Additionally, it can refer to providing psychological or emotional support to someone during difficult times.

Synonyms

buttress, prop, support

Examples of usage

  • The workers shored up the wall before continuing with the construction.
  • She shored her friend up during the tough times.
  • Thieves shored the doors to protect themselves.

Translations

Translations of the word "shored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apoiado

🇮🇳 किनारे रखा हुआ

🇩🇪 gestützt

🇮🇩 didukung

🇺🇦 підтриманий

🇵🇱 wsparty

🇯🇵 支えられた

🇫🇷 soutenu

🇪🇸 apoyado

🇹🇷 desteklenmiş

🇰🇷 지지된

🇸🇦 مدعوم

🇨🇿 podporovaný

🇸🇰 podporovaný

🇨🇳 支撑的

🇸🇮 podprt

🇮🇸 stutt

🇰🇿 қолдау көрсетілген

🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერილი

🇦🇿 dəsəklənmiş

🇲🇽 apoyado

Word origin

The word 'shore' originates from Old English 'scor,' which means 'to prop up' or 'to support.' This term is related to the Germanic root *skuraz, which conveys a sense of support or shelter. It has evolved over the centuries to encompass a broader range of meanings, particularly in construction and architecture, where shoring refers to providing support to unstable structures. The usage of shoring in a metaphorical sense, as in offering emotional or moral support, has also become prominent in modern English. The development of the term reflects the importance of support in both physical and social contexts throughout history, emphasizing the human need for stability and assistance in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,819 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.