What does sustenance mean?
Sustenance means Something that provides support or nourishment..
Sustenance
/ˈsʌs.tə.nəns/ · noun
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.
Synonyms for sustenance
Antonyms for sustenance
Related Words
Word Forms
- sustenances
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sustenance?
Common synonyms include support, keep, livelihood, aliment.
What is the opposite of sustenance?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sustenance in a sentence?
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.
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