0 (the way someone earns) the money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.:
1 the way you earn the money you need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.:
2 the money a person needs to pay for food, a place to live, etc. and the way of earning this money:
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.