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bread n.
subsistence n.
supplies n.
support n.

NOUN

bread

Synonyms

STRONG

aliment comestibles diet fare feed grub nourishment nurture nutriment provender provisions shingle subsistence sustenance viands victuals

WEAK

bed and board staff of life

NOUN

subsistence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

livelihood ration sustenance

STRONG

affluence aliment alimentation bread capital circumstances competence earnings existence food fortune gratuity income independence keep legacy living maintenance means money nurture pension property provision resources riches salary salt substance support upkeep victuals wages wealth wherewithal

WEAK

bread and butter

Antonyms

STRONG

bills debt ignorance neglect poverty

NOUN

supplies

Synonyms

STRONG

food foodstuffs items material materials provender rations replenishments stock store stores

WEAK

raw materials

NOUN

support

Synonyms

STRONGEST

care payment relief responsibility subsidy

STRONG

alimentation alimony allowance keep livelihood living maintenance nutriment provision stock stores subsistence sustenance upkeep victuals

Antonyms

STRONG

entertainment fun neglect

WEAK

block disapproval discouragement frustration opposition stop

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This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function – it motivates us to get the necessities for life.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

Create two columns: one for necessities, and one for nonessentials.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

Some have been known to lack basic necessities like air conditioning or running water.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

"If there's an emergency in the city, I know I'll still be able to buy basic necessities, even if the mobile network goes down."

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

At the end of every two weeks, Roberto got a check from the Santa Maria school district, which he cashed to buy groceries and other necessities.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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