supporting

British  

/ səˈpɔːtɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film

2. (of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role

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Example Sentences

Big exporting countries—Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and others—have launched government spending programs that are largely tilted toward supporting manufacturers dependent on overseas markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

She is the first black British winner of the supporting actress category at the Bafta film awards.

From BBC

It won best film, best director for Anderson and best supporting actor for Sean Penn, who played reactionary villain Colonel Steven Lockjaw in the movie but wasn't in attendance.

From BBC

Teyana Taylor, who is up for best supporting actress for One Battle After Another, is bang on trend with the colour of her silken ruffled dress, in a deep, rich brown.

From BBC

He says he hopes the move means the music industry is serious about supporting talent outside of London.

From BBC