sustain vs supply

supply vs sustain

sustain is not a noun while supply is a noun.

sustain and supply both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of sustain include cater, ply, provide.

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

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

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