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Covered vs Supported - What's the difference?

covered | supported |

As adjectives the difference between covered and supported

is that covered is overlaid with or enclosed within something while supported is held in position, especially from below.

As verbs the difference between covered and supported

is that covered is (cover) while supported is (support).

covered

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Overlaid with or enclosed within something.
  • (figuratively) prepared for, or dealt with some matter
  • :I think that we have covered everything that was on the agenda
  • :With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage also
  • :(poker) Having more money available for betting than another player.
  • :: John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered .
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * uncovered

    Verb

    (head)
  • (cover)
  • Statistics

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    supported

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Held in position, especially from below.
  • Furnished with corroborating evidence.
  • Helped or aided.
  • Having supporters.
  • Antonyms

    * unsupported

    Verb

    (head)
  • (support)