ALIMENT Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word aliment. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| nourishment | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the act of nourishing | ||||||
| nutrition | nounn | |||||
noun • (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance • a source of materials to nourish the body • the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans) | ||||||
| sustenance | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the financial means whereby one lives • the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence | ||||||
| victuals | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a stock or supply of foods • a source of materials to nourish the body • any substance that can be used as food | ||||||
| chow | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • informal terms for a meal • the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism • breed of medium-sized dogs with a thick coat and fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in northern China | ||||||
| diet | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a prescribed selection of foods • a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan) • the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal) • the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) verb • follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons • eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight | ||||||
| fare | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an agenda of things to do • the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance • a paying (taxi) passenger • the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed verb • proceed or get along • eat well | ||||||
| food | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue • any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment • anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking | ||||||
| grub | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • informal terms for a meal • a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects verb • ask for and get free; be a parasite • search about busily | ||||||
| provisions | nounn | |||||
noun • a stock or supply of foods | ||||||
| edibles | nounn | |||||
adjective • suitable for use as food noun • any substance that can be used as food | ||||||
| alimentation | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the act of supplying food and nourishment | ||||||
| nourish | verbv | |||||
verb • provide with nourishment • give nourishment to | ||||||
| nutrify | verbv | |||||
verb • give nourishment to | ||||||
| nutriment | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body | ||||||
