buttress
/ˈbʌt.rəs/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A structural support that holds a wall firmly in place.
- The wall needs an external buttress for support.
- Engineers buttress the bridge after the storm.
verb
To support or strengthen an idea or claim.
- He tried to buttress his argument with facts.
- The report buttresses the case for change.
Adinary Nuance
Near-neighbors show how buttress differs from hold, brace, and bolster. Use buttress for physical structures or to strengthen an argument; choose brace for sudden force and bolster for emotional support.
In other languages
- Spanish
- Refuerzo
- Japanese
- 支え
- Korean
- 지지
- Vietnamese
- Đầm bảo vệ
- Chinese
- 支撑
Common phrases
stone buttressflying buttresssupporting buttressbuttress the walls
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Frequently asked questions
- Is buttress formal or informal?
- Is buttress formal or informal?
- What is the difference between buttress and support?
- What is the difference between buttress and support?
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- Is buttress common in academic writing?
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