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Definition eke in American English

eke verb

verb
/ik/
1

to get just enough money or food to be able to continue to exist

Example

The family barely manages to eke out a living from their small farm.

Synonyms and related words
afford eke out subsist
1.1

to make something such as money or food last as long as possible

Example

Their meager supplies have to be eked out throughout the winter.

Synonyms and related words
prolong draw out perpetuate
Definition eke in American English