adjective · academic
sustainable
/səˈsteɪnəbl/sus·TAIN·a·ble
able to continue for a long time without causing damage or using up resources
Examples
“Many cities are trying to promote sustainable transport like cycling and public buses.”
“Farmers adopt sustainable methods to keep soil healthy for future crops.”
“Sustainable tourism tries to benefit local people while protecting nature.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policymakers must prioritise sustainable urban planning to ensure future generations inherit livable cities.”
Collocations
- sustainable development
- sustainable practices
- environmentally sustainable
Word family
Common mistakes
sustenable→sustainable
sustainability practices→sustainable practices
grow sustainable→grow sustainably
Say it for a higher band
5green→6environmentally friendly→7+sustainable
Synonyms
viable
Easily confused
viable
“Given the budget, building a large park in the centre is not a viable option.”
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