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Underpinned vs Underpinner - What's the difference?

underpinned | underpinner |

As a verb underpinned

is (underpin).

As a noun underpinner is

one who, or that which, underpins.

underpinned

English

Verb

(head)
  • (underpin)

    • underpin

    English

    Verb

    (underpinn)
  • To support from below with props or masonry.
    • You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
  • (figuratively) To give support to; to corroborate.
    • Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.

    underpinner

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who, or that which, underpins.