sustenance
12 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #25,373
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a source of materials to nourish the body
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/sˈʌstʌnʌns/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural sustenances
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
a source of materials to nourish the body
the financial means whereby one lives
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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