Synonyms of sustenance

Noun


1. nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals, food, nutrient

usage: a source of materials to nourish the body

2. support, keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance, resource

usage: the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"

3. sustenance, sustentation, sustainment, maintenance, upkeep, support

usage: the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence; "they were in want of sustenance"; "fishing was their main sustainment"

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Definition and meaning of sustenance (Dictionary)