
Sustenance
Literal Nourishment
Sustenance primarily refers to food and drink needed for survival.

Farmers grow crops that provide sustenance to the community.
Beyond Survival
Also includes factors essential for growth, health, and good condition, not just survival.

A balanced diet offers the sustenance necessary for optimal health.
For Living Beings
Usually used for living entities like humans, animals, and plants, not inanimate objects.

The soil’s nutrients are the sustenance for these plants.
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FoodLivelihoodMaintenanceNourishmentProvisionSubsistenceSupportUpkeep
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