sustain vs preserve

preserve vs sustain

sustain is not a noun while preserve is a noun.

sustain and preserve both are verbs.

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

As verbs, preserve is a hypernym of sustain; that is, preserve is a word with a broader meaning than sustain:

sustain: lengthen or extend in duration or space
preserve: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

Other hypernyms of sustain include bear on, carry on, continue, uphold.

sustain (noun)	preserve (noun)
	fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
	a reservation where animals are protected
	a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

sustain (verb)	preserve (verb)
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)	prevent (food) from rotting
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts	keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
admit as valid	to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
supply with necessities and support	keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
provide with nourishment	maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
lengthen or extend in duration or space

Difference between sustain and preserve

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