sustenance
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/ˈsʌstənəns/
🇬🇧
/ˈsʌstənəns/
noun
R
Food and drink that provide the necessary energy and nutrients for living organisms to survive and maintain their health.
The farmer grew crops to provide sustenance for his family.
R
The act or process of maintaining something in existence or continuing its existence.
The company's sustainability efforts are crucial for the sustenance of its business.
translation
Food and drink that provide the necessary energy and nutrients for living organisms to survive and maintain their health.; The act or process of maintaining something in existence or continuing its existence.
Word Forms
Plural
sustenances