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sustenance Definition and Meaning in English (sustenance definition)

noun
Synonyms:nourishmentfoodprovisions
Quick Answer • Definition

Sustenance definition: Sustenance refers to food and drink that provide nourishment and support life.

Definitions of Sustenance

  1. 1noun

    Sustenance refers to food and drink that provide nourishment and support life.

  2. 2noun

    Sustenance can also mean the act of maintaining or supporting someone or something in life or existence.

Example Sentences

casual

“The refugees were in desperate need of sustenance.”

casual

“They worked hard to earn their daily sustenance.”

formal

“Water and basic sustenance are essential for survival in the desert.”

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infinitivesustain
agent nounsustainer
adjectivesustainable

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