sustained
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
continuing for a long time at the same level or strength.
maintained at a consistent level or intensity over a prolonged period.
Simple“The company saw sustained growth over five years thanks to its new products.”
In context“The city faced a sustained period of economic decline before the new infrastructure project revitalised the downtown district.”
UsageOften used to describe abstract nouns like 'effort', 'growth', or 'attack'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
describing a musical note that is held for its full length without stopping.
referring to a note or sound held at a constant pitch and volume without interruption.
Simple“The singer ended the song with a long, sustained note that impressed the audience.”
In context“The composer requested a sustained pedal effect to create a wash of sound that would linger beneath the melody.”
UsageCommonly used in instructions for singers or instrumentalists.
Usage sustained serious · sustained abuse · sustained heat
“British Transport Police said: “At this time we believe that two people have sustained serious injuries and a further nine patients have sustained less serious injuries.”
“Gavi has sustained long-term injuries in two of the last three seasons, but the midfielder has passed with a clean bill of health going into the new campaign.”