Engelsk navneord: sustenance | |||
1. | sustenance (om mad) a source of materials to nourish the body | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, victuals | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | food, nutrient | ||
Mere specifikke termer | course, 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 betydning | Each child was expected to pay for their keep. He applied to the state for support. He could no longer earn his own livelihood. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | bread and butter, keep, livelihood, living, support | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | resource | ||
Mere specifikke termer | amenities, 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 betydning | They were in want of sustenance. Fishing was their main sustainment. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | maintenance, sustainment, sustentation, upkeep | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | support | ||