C1adverbenvironmentbusiness
US/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/
UK/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/
in a way that does not use up natural resources or harm the environment, so it can continue
In context
The farm grows its vegetables sustainably, without harming the soil.
We must learn to live sustainably if we want future generations to thrive.
All the wood used in these chairs is sustainably sourced.
Words that go with sustainably
verb + adverb
- live sustainablyMore people want to live sustainably.
- grow sustainablyCompanies must grow sustainably.
- farm sustainablyMany farmers now farm sustainably.
- manage sustainablyForests should be managed sustainably.
adverb + verb
- sustainably sourcedWe sell only sustainably sourced coffee.
- sustainably producedThe clothes are sustainably produced.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Fish should be caught sustainable.Correct: Fish should be caught sustainably.