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brace vs sustain

sustain vs brace

brace is a noun but sustain is not a noun.

brace and sustain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
brace Yes No Yes No
sustain No No Yes No
As verbs, sustain is a hypernym of brace; that is, sustain is a word with a broader meaning than brace:
  • brace: support by bracing
  • sustain: be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Other hypernyms of brace include hold, hold up, support.
brace (noun) sustain (noun)
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
elastic straps that hold trousers up
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
two items of the same kind
brace (verb) sustain (verb)
cause to be alert and energetic undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
support by bracing establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace admit as valid
prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult supply with necessities and support
provide with nourishment
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
lengthen or extend in duration or space
Difference between brace and sustain

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