Sustenance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌs.tə.nəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sustenance is a noun meaning Something that provides support or nourishment.
Meaning
Something that provides support or nourishment.
Example Sentences
More than a mere source of Promethean sustenance to thwart the cold and cook one's meat, wood was quite simply mankind's first industrial and manufacturing fuel.
Word Forms
- sustenances
Synonyms for sustenance
Depending on context, synonyms include support, keep, livelihood, maintenance, nourishment, living.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sustentation, sustainment, support, keep, upkeep, living.
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