WordCmp.com

sustenance vs support

support vs sustenance

sustenance and support both are nouns.

sustenance is not a verb while support is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sustenance Yes No No No
support Yes No Yes No
As nouns, support is a hypernym of sustenance; that is, support is a word with a broader meaning than sustenance:
  • sustenance: the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
  • support: the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
As nouns, sustenance and support are synonyms defined as:
  • sustenance and support: the financial means whereby one lives
Other synonyms of sustenance include bread and butter, keep, livelihood, living.
sustenance (noun) support (noun)
the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence aiding the cause or policy or interests of
a source of materials to nourish the body the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
the financial means whereby one lives documentary validation
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
sustenance (verb) support (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 sustenance and support

Words related to "support"


© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.