Engelsk ordbok



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Engelsk substantiv: sustenance

1. sustenance (om mat) a source of materials to nourish the body


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, victuals


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkfood, nutrient


Mere spesifikke uttrykkcourse, dainty, delicacy, dish, fast food, finger food, goody, ingesta, kickshaw, kosher, meal, mess, milk, mince, puree, repast, stodge, treat, vitamin, wheat germ

2. sustenance (om forhold) the financial means whereby one lives


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningEach child was expected to pay for their keep.
He applied to the state for support.
He could no longer earn his own livelihood.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)bread and butter, keep, livelihood, living, support


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkresource


Mere spesifikke uttrykkamenities, comforts, conveniences, creature comforts, maintenance, meal ticket, subsistence

3. sustenance (om handling) the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThey were in want of sustenance.
Fishing was their main sustainment.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)maintenance, sustainment, sustentation, upkeep


Mindre spesifikke uttrykksupport









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