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sustenance vs keep

keep vs sustenance

sustenance and keep both are nouns.

sustenance is not a verb while keep is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sustenance Yes No No No
keep Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sustenance and keep are synonyms defined as:
  • sustenance and keep: the financial means whereby one lives
Other synonyms of sustenance include bread and butter, livelihood, living, support.
sustenance (noun) keep (noun)
the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a source of materials to nourish the body a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives the financial means whereby one lives
sustenance (verb) keep (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting
prevent the action or expression of
stick to correctly or closely
maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
hold and prevent from leaving
retain possession of
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
retain rights to
maintain for use and service
have as a supply
store or keep customarily
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear
Difference between sustenance and keep

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