sustained
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /səˈsteɪnd/
KK: /səˈsteɪnd/
adjective
Definition
Continuing for a long time without stopping or changing.
Example
The sustained effort of the team led to their success in the competition.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more sustained
Superlative: most sustained
Conversation
I heard the concert had a really sustained energy throughout the night.
Yeah, it was amazing! The band kept everyone engaged.
I love when performances have that kind of sustained vibe.
Exactly! It makes you feel like part of something special.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
constant
steady
uninterrupted
Antonyms
intermittent
temporary
sporadic
verb
Definition
To keep something going or to support it over time.
Example
The team sustained their effort throughout the game to win.
Tense Forms
Past: sustained
Past Participle: sustained
Conversation
Did you hear about the marathon last weekend?
Yes! I heard some people sustained injuries during the race.
That’s really unfortunate; I hope they’re okay.
Root Explanation
**Sustained** → It is formed from "sus-" (meaning up) and "tenere" (meaning to hold). The word "sustained" means held up or maintained over a period of time.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'held up' ('tenere') from below ('sus-') — that's why sustained means to keep something going over time.
Visually Confused Words
unsustained
unstained
unstrained
strained
unstationed
unstainedly