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propto support something by placing something under or against it

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to support something by placing something under or against it

Pronunciation (IPA): /prɑːp/

Korean meaning: 받치다, 지지하다

Korean pronunciation: **프**롭

Example Sentences

  • My boss propped his feet up on the desk during the important meeting.
  • The government needs to prop up the failing economy.
  • She used a rubber chicken as a prop for her comedy routine.

prop

VERB

//prɑːp//

to support something by placing something under or against it

prop concept
💡 Concept

A prop stick holds up the falling bookshelf in the cheerful living room

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prop rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

With a prop in place, nothing will drop — support at the top will never stop

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɑːp/
🇬🇧 UK/prɒp/

🌳Etymology

Rootprop

Origin

From Middle Dutch 'proppe' meaning a support or prop, likely related to Old Norse 'propi' meaning a stake or support. The word entered English through Low German trade and nautical vocabulary.

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🎵Rhyme

dropstopshoptopcop
drop
stop
shop
top
cop

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss propped his feet up on the desk during the important meeting.

The government needs to prop up the failing economy.

😄 Fun example

She used a rubber chicken as a prop for her comedy routine.

Please prop the door open so the movers can get through.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

supportbracebuttressshore upbolster

Antonyms

removeweakenundermine

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