Idle and Supported

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Idle adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.

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Supported is an antonym for idle.

Nearby Words: idled, idleness, idler, idling, idly

Supported adjective - Sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support).

Usage example: a club entirely supported by membership dues

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Idle is an antonym for supported.

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Supported and Idle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/idle/supported

Idle & Supported. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/idle/supported>.

Supported or Idle. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/idle/supported.

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