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sustainably

/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/
sus · tain · a · bly
Adjective:sustainable
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• adverb

1

In a way that avoids depleting natural resources, thereby maintaining an ecological balance.

Example

"The furniture company uses only sustainably harvested timber from certified forests."

2

In a manner that can be maintained or continued at a steady level over a long period of time.

Example

"The startup needs to grow sustainably rather than burning through its capital too quickly."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sustainably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sustainably
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