nourishment
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Food or other substances that keep a living thing healthy and help it grow.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The soup provided some _____ for the exhausted hikers."
Answer: nourishment
In your own words, what does "nourishment" mean?
Food or other substances that keep a living thing healthy and help it grow.
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