supply vs sustain

sustain vs supply

supply is a noun but sustain is not a noun.

supply and sustain both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
supply	Yes	No	Yes	No
sustain	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sustain is a hyponym of supply; that is, sustain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than supply:

supply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
sustain: provide with nourishment

Other hyponyms of supply include staff, drench, regale, treat, board, feed, give, feed, dish, dish out, dish up, serve, serve up, cater, pander, pimp, procure, help, serve, power, feed, gratify, indulge, pander, underlay, conform to, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, meet, satisfy, horse, shower, accommodate, nourish, nurture, fix up, gutter.

supply (noun)	sustain (noun)
the activity of supplying or providing something
offering goods and services for sale
an amount of something available for use

supply (verb)	sustain (verb)
state or say further	undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
give something useful or necessary to	admit as valid
circulate or distribute or equip with	supply with necessities and support
	provide with nourishment
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	lengthen or extend in duration or space

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