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support vs sustenance

sustenance vs support

support and sustenance both are nouns.

support is a verb but sustenance is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
support Yes No Yes No
sustenance Yes No No No
As nouns, sustenance is a hyponym of support; that is, sustenance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than support:
  • support: the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
  • sustenance: the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
As nouns, support and sustenance are synonyms defined as:
  • support and sustenance: the financial means whereby one lives
Other synonyms of support include bread and butter, keep, livelihood, living.
support (noun) sustenance (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening a source of materials to nourish the body
documentary validation the financial means whereby one lives
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
any device that bears the weight of another thing
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
the financial means whereby one lives
financial resources provided to make some project possible
support (verb) sustenance (verb)
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
adopt as a belief
argue or speak in defense of
be a regular customer or client of
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
play a subordinate role to (another performer)
support materially or financially
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
be behind; approve of
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
Difference between support and sustenance

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