Sustained
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of sustain; to maintain, support, or bear the weight of something over time. Can also mean to suffer or undergo something, or to uphold the validity of a claim.
“The athlete sustained a serious knee injury during the championship match.”
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Contains 'tain' pattern; watch for repeated vowels and 's'
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10 points; useful for common letter combinations
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