propping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of supporting or holding up something, typically by placing something under it.

• Noun

  A prop is an article used for supporting, holding up, or representing something.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with propping
hope , scope , mope , sope , rope

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Variants

List of all variants of propping that leads to same result
prop , propped , propping , props , prop up , propped up , propping up , props up

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Forms

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prop up, propped up, propping up, propped, propping

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'propre' meaning 'support, help, or aid'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'prop' is often used in the context of theatre and film, but it can also be used more generally to refer to anything used to support or hold up something else.

2. The term 'propaganda' originated as a neutral term for information or ideas spread deliberately to help or support a cause, but it has come to have negative connotations due to its association with manipulative or false information.

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Related Concepts

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1. support: The act of holding up or keeping something in place.

2. propaganda: Information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.

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Culture

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In literature, props are often used in theatre and film to create a more realistic setting or to represent objects that are impractical or impossible to create on set. In art, props are used to add context or meaning to a piece. In music, props are used as visual aids during performances.

How to Memorize "propping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding up a heavy object, or a stage prop being used in a play.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of holding something up or providing support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Propping Up' to remember the meaning of the word.

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