sustaining

sustaining

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Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling for the word "sustaining" is:

• səˈsteɪnɪŋ

Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:

• First syllable:

• s - /s/ (a voiceless alveolar fricative)

• u - /ə/ (a schwa sound)

• s - /s/ (a voiceless alveolar fricative)

• Second syllable:

• t - /t/ (a voiceless alveolar plosive)

• a - /eɪ/ (a diphthong representing the sound of "ay")

• i - /n/ (an alveolar nasal)

• Third syllable:

• n - /ɪŋ/ (a velar nasal followed by a voiceless velar fricative)

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Word Form Variations

• Verb Forms:

  • Base form: sustain

  • Present participle: sustaining

  • Past tense: sustained

  • Past participle: sustained

  Other Related Forms:

  • Adjective: sustaining

  • Adverb: sustainingly

  • Noun: sustainment (meaning the act of sustaining or the state of being sustained)

  Please note that "sustaining" itself is not a noun form. It is a present participle form of the verb "sustain."

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Verb: Sustain

• Definition: To support or keep something going, especially over a period of time.

• Synonyms: maintain, uphold, preserve, continue

• Antonyms: destroy, end, terminate

Adjective: Sustaining

• Definition: Having the power to sustain or support.

• Synonyms: supportive, helpful, beneficial, enduring

• Antonyms: harmful, destructive, debilitating

Noun: Sustainment

• Definition: The act of sustaining or the state of being sustained.

• Synonyms: maintenance, support, preservation, continuance

• Antonyms: destruction, termination, cessation

Please note that while "sustaining" can be used as a present participle form of the verb, it doesn't have a separate noun form. The noun form related to the act of sustaining is "sustainment."

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Examples of Use

In Books and Academic Publications:

• Scientific Journal Article: "The role of diet in sustaining cognitive function in older adults" (Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 2023)

• Novel: "She knew that love was the only force strong enough to sustain them through the harsh winter" (A Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin)

• Textbook: "Plants use photosynthesis to sustain life on Earth" (Biology 101 textbook)

In Newspapers and Online Publications:

• News Article: "Government pledges to sustain economic growth despite global challenges" (The New York Times)

• Blog Post: "The importance of sustaining a positive mindset during difficult times" (Psychology Today)

• Magazine Article: "How yoga can help sustain mental and physical well-being" (Yoga Journal)

In Entertainment Media and Platforms:

• Movie: "We must sustain hope, even in the darkest of times" (A quote from a character in a dystopian film)

• TV Show: "The survivors had to sustain themselves on limited resources" (A line from a survivalist reality show)

• Video Game: "The player must sustain their character's health to progress through the game" (A game description)

In General Public Discourse:

• Everyday Conversation: "It's important to sustain healthy relationships, even during stressful times."

• Political Speech: "We must sustain our commitment to democracy and human rights."

• Social Media Post: "Sustaining a work-life balance is key to overall happiness."

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Sustain

1. "The role of diet in sustaining cognitive function in older adults" (Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 2023).

2. "She knew that love was the only force strong enough to sustain them through the harsh winter" (A Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin).

3. "Plants use photosynthesis to sustain life on Earth" (Biology 101 textbook).

4. "Government pledges to sustain economic growth despite global challenges" (The New York Times).

5. "The importance of sustaining a positive mindset during difficult times" (Psychology Today).

6. "How yoga can help sustain mental and physical well-being" (Yoga Journal).

7. "We must sustain hope, even in the darkest of times" (A quote from a character in a dystopian film).

8. "The survivors had to sustain themselves on limited resources" (A line from a survivalist reality show).

9. "Sustaining motivation requires more than just passion; it requires discipline." (Original quote)

10. "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend, and sustaining that change requires understanding." (Martin Luther King Jr).

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Etymology

The word "sustain" has a long history. It comes from the Latin word "sustineo," which means "to hold up" or "to support." Imagine someone holding up a heavy weight—that's the basic idea.

Over time, the word evolved through Old French and Middle English to the "sustain" we use today. It first appeared in English around the 14th century. Back then, it was used to mean "to bear, endure, or undergo." So, if someone "sustained an injury," it meant they endured or experienced that injury.

Today, we use "sustain" in many ways. We can sustain a conversation, sustain a friendship, or sustain a diet. It's a versatile word that conveys the idea of keeping something going or keeping something alive.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Sustain

• Phrases:

  • Sustain an injury

  • Sustain a loss

  • Sustain a blow

  • Sustain a relationship

  • Sustain a conversation

  • Sustain a belief

  Idioms with Similar Meaning:

  • Keep the ball rolling

  • Carry on

  • Persist

  • Endure

  • Hold up

  These idioms, while not directly using "sustain," convey similar meanings of maintaining, continuing, or enduring.

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Source Information

Definition of sustain from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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