How do you pronounce sustenance?

sustenance is pronounced as /ˈsʌstənəns/.

Vocabularies
/
sustenance

🥖sustenance

noun

/ˈsʌstənəns/

sustained suture

sustenance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

sustenance synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

sustenance collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

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

Related Vocabularies

temperance

moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint, especially regarding alcohol.

Blain

an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule

nationalization

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

subsistence

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.

tenacity

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.

emotion

A strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.

Explore More

All Vocabularies