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sustainably

sustainably

8 4.2
In a way that does not harm nature or use up resources and can continue for a long time
  • adverb
  • /səˈsteɪnəblɪ/
translation icon : de manera sostenible
  • We can enjoy our resources while living sustainably, ensuring that future generations have what they need.
  • sustainably managed
  • sustainably harvested
  • used sustainably

How does the Earth work and how can we live sustainably on planet Earth?

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Examples

  • Or explore how we can sustainably farm the ocean to prevent overfishing with this video.

  • How does the Earth work and how can we live sustainably on planet Earth?

  • We want them to walk, talk, and live sustainably every day.

    Academic text (2005)
  • For centuries, common areas were managed relatively sustainably by local communities.

    Academic text (1995)
  • What advice can you give to consumers interested in buying sustainably caught fish?

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  • Other important topics are thinking locally, sustainably, supporting independent local businesses, and living a rich life.

    Blog text (21)
  • Because that's the only one which we think we can sustainably maintain.

  • Providing opportunities for our community to grow sustainably will foster creativity, innovation, and social interaction.

    Blog text (28)
  • Over centuries, master gardeners have developed a specialized set of skills to sustainably provide food and employment to the urban population.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Many advances in our understanding of how to produce biofuels sustainably are arising from interdisciplinary research.

    Blog text (27)

Synonyms

savingly
vssustainably
6.7

Using something in small amounts to avoid waste

prevents environmental harm and keeps resources available for the long term

Antonyms

In a way that uses too much of what we need or causes harm so it cannot continue

How Sustainable

sustainably
8 4.2
responsibly
52 3.0
inadequately
8 4.4

Surface Forms

sustainably positive

Morphology

sustainably = sustainable (transparent) = sustain + able + ly

Adding -ly to the adjective 'sustainable' produces a standard adverbial meaning 'in a sustainable way', which is directly predictable.

Etymology

Sustainably comes from the verb sustain, which means 'to hold up' or 'keep going' and is like maintain ('to keep'). So, to do something sustainably is to do it in a way that 'keeps it going' for a long time, not using it up or harming the environment.