sustaining

adjective
UK: /səˈsteɪ.nɪŋ/
US: /səˈsteɪ.nɪŋ/

  1. Continuing something for a long time.

    1. The sustaining energy of the sun helps plants grow here.
    2. Sustaining our planet requires global cooperation and responsible actions.

  2. Providing support or help to someone or something.

    1. She is sustaining her family with her job.
    2. The organization is sustaining efforts to protect endangered species habitats.

Synonyms

enduring keeping
sustaining verb

  1. Present participle of sustain: To keep something in existence; maintain.

    1. The love from my family is sustaining me.
    2. The project is sustaining momentum due to dedicated team members.

  2. Present participle of sustain: To suffer or experience something bad.

    1. He is sustaining injuries after the accident now.
    2. The company is sustaining heavy losses because of the economic downturn.

  3. Present participle of sustain: To support something physically.

    1. The pillars are sustaining the roof above us.
    2. Strong foundations are sustaining the weight of the entire building structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sustaining" in English means: Continuing something for a long time., Providing support or help to someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "sustaining" is /səˈsteɪ.nɪŋ/ in British English and /səˈsteɪ.nɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sustaining": enduring, keeping.

Example usage of "sustaining": "The sustaining energy of the sun helps plants grow here.". More examples on the page.