sustaining

Saysuh-STAYN-ingUS · UK/səˈsteɪnɪŋ/AUS/səˈstæɪnɪŋ/

3 meanings of sustaining

1
verb
Present participle and gerund of sustain. Use this form for an action happening now or as a noun naming the activity.
The strong roots are sustaining the whole tree through the drought.
Sustaining a close friendship takes time and effort.
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2
adjective
Giving the strength or support needed to keep going.
Like a good meal that keeps you full and strong for hours.
A sustaining breakfast helped the kids stay active all morning.
Hot soup can be very sustaining on a cold day.
Similarnourishing, supportive, comforting
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3
noununcountable
The act of keeping something going or holding it up.
Like keeping a fire going by adding more wood.
The sustaining of the old bridge required constant repairs.
Their main goal was the sustaining of peace in the region.
Similarmaintenance, preservation, continuation, support
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sustaining is a form of sustain

sustain, verb: To keep something going or keep it alive over time. Full entry

Forms: sustainsustains he/she/itsustaining -ing formsustained past tense, past participle
Spelling: sustain → sustaining: add -ing

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