How do you pronounce sustenance?

sustenance is pronounced as /ˈsʌstənəns/.

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sustenance

🥖sustenance

noun

/ˈsʌstənəns/

sustained suture

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Meaning

Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; the means of sustaining life.

Food or support necessary for sustaining life

Food, water and other essentials necessary for survival.

Example Sentences

Bread and water were his only sustenance during the journey.

Water is essential for human sustenance.

Clean water is essential for human sustenance.

Synonyms

nourishment, food, nutrition, livelihood, support, Nourishment, Support, Livelihood, Maintenance

Entry 1

nourishment, food, nutrition, livelihood, support

Entry 2

Nourishment, Support, Livelihood

Entry 3

Support, Maintenance, Livelihood

Antonyms

starvation, deprivation, neglect, Starvation, Deprivation, Weakness, Exhaustion

Entry 1

starvation, deprivation, neglect

Entry 2

Starvation, Deprivation, Weakness

Entry 3

Deprivation, Starvation, Exhaustion

Collocations

basic sustenance, provide sustenance, spiritual sustenance, daily sustenance

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