← Home
C1

sustenance

ˈsʌstɪnəns

noun

utrzymanie

utʂɨˈmanʲɛ· rzeczownik
Also
pożywienie(n)środki do życia(m)
Definition

Food and drink that provides strength and health, or the act of maintaining something in life or existence.

Examples
The refugees were in desperate need of sustenance after their long journey.
Uchodźcy rozpaczliwie potrzebowali pożywienia po długiej podróży.
They found spiritual sustenance in their shared beliefs and community.
Znaleźli duchowe utrzymanie w swoich wspólnych wierzeniach i społeczności.
Synonyms
nourishmentlivelihoodprovisions
Collocations
provide sustenancedaily sustenancemeans of sustenance
Discover more words

This word is part of a curated base of over 20,000 English words with Polish translations, IPA pronunciation, definitions, and examples. Find it on today's puzzle board!

Swipe to trace the word

N
N
E
D
C
A
U
T
E
F
S
S
V
O
W
D
Play today's puzzle