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Backing vs Espousal - What's the difference?

backing | espousal |

As nouns the difference between backing and espousal

is that backing is support, especially financial while espousal is a betrothal.

As an adjective backing

is (music) that which provides support for the main performer.

As a verb backing

is .

backing

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Support, especially financial.
    • It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.
  • A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
    • The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.
  • (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • (music) That which provides support for the main performer

    • Verb

    (head)

    • espousal

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A betrothal.
  • A wedding ceremony.
  • Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.

    • Related terms

    * espouse * spouse * sponsor

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