eke (out) (Meaning)
eke (out)
to make up for the deficiencies of, to get with great difficulty, to make (a supply) last by careful use, supplement entry 2, to make (a supply) last by economy
Synonyms & Antonyms of eke (out)
eke (out) Sentence Examples
- The elderly woman eked out a living by knitting and selling small goods.
- The family eked out a meager existence in a cramped apartment.
- The explorer eked out a path through the dense jungle, using a machete to clear the way.
- The students eked out enough time to study for their exams, despite their busy schedules.
- The artist eked out a painting from the little canvas and paint available to her.
- The researcher eked out valuable data from the limited resources available.
- The accountant eked out every penny in the budget to ensure financial stability.
- The athlete eked out a victory in the final moments of the competition.
- The writer eked out another chapter, inching closer to completing his novel.
- The farmer eked out a harvest from the dry and rocky soil, showcasing his resilience.
FAQs About the word eke (out)
to make up for the deficiencies of, to get with great difficulty, to make (a supply) last by careful use, supplement entry 2, to make (a supply) last by economy
earn, obtain, secure, acquire, procure, gain, scrape (up or together), scrounge, attain,squeeze
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The elderly woman eked out a living by knitting and selling small goods.
The family eked out a meager existence in a cramped apartment.
The explorer eked out a path through the dense jungle, using a machete to clear the way.
The students eked out enough time to study for their exams, despite their busy schedules.
