[n] the act of sustaining
[n] a source of materials to nourish the body
[n] the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"
Synonyms
aliment, alimentation, bread and butter, keep, livelihood, living, maintenance, nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, support, sustainment, sustentation, upkeep, victuals