eke out (Meaning)
eke out (v)
supplement what is thought to be deficient
live from day to day, as with some hardship
make by laborious and precarious means
obtain with difficulty
Synonyms & Antonyms of eke out
eke out Sentence Examples
- She had to eke out a living by doing odd jobs and selling homemade crafts.
- In the barren wasteland, the pioneers had to eke out a meager existence, struggling to survive.
- With determination and perseverance, they managed to eke out a victory despite the overwhelming odds.
- The budget cuts forced the organization to eke out savings wherever possible, leading to difficult choices.
- As the days dwindled, the stranded explorers eked out their remaining supplies, rationing each morsel to survive.
- She eked out a living as a freelance writer, diligently crafting articles and stories to make ends meet.
- The old couple lived in a humble cottage, eking out a simple existence with the little they had.
- The refugee families eked out a precarious living in the crowded and unsanitary conditions of the camp.
- He eked out a few more minutes of sleep, unwilling to part with the comfort of his bed despite the insistent ringing of his alarm.
- The carpenter meticulously eked out intricate designs on the wooden furniture, adding a touch of artistry to each piece.
FAQs About the word eke out
supplement what is thought to be deficient, live from day to day, as with some hardship, make by laborious and precarious means, obtain with difficulty
earn, obtain, scrape (up or together), gain, acquire, scrounge, attain,squeeze, secure, procure
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She had to eke out a living by doing odd jobs and selling homemade crafts.
In the barren wasteland, the pioneers had to eke out a meager existence, struggling to survive.
With determination and perseverance, they managed to eke out a victory despite the overwhelming odds.
The budget cuts forced the organization to eke out savings wherever possible, leading to difficult choices.
