Eke out
verb
To get or make (a resource such as money or food) last longer or make just enough to manage.
We had to eke out our supplies as the weather conditions worsened.
Often appears as...
- eke out a living
- eke out an existence
verb
To supplement, add to something in a small way.
He was trying to eke out his income by doing some extra part-time jobs.
Often appears as...
- eke out an income
- eke out a salary
verb
To achieve or win something barely or by a small margin.
The runner eked out a narrow victory in the marathon.
Often appears as...
- eke out a victory
- eke out a win
verb
To get or make (a resource such as money or food) last longer or make just enough to manage.
We had to eke out our supplies as the weather conditions worsened.
Often appears as...
- eke out a living
- eke out an existence
verb
To supplement, add to something in a small way.
He was trying to eke out his income by doing some extra part-time jobs.
Often appears as...
- eke out an income
- eke out a salary
verb
To achieve or win something barely or by a small margin.
The runner eked out a narrow victory in the marathon.
Often appears as...
- eke out a victory
- eke out a win
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Survival Essence
Used when stretching resources for survival or minimal comfort.
During the siege, they had to eke out their food to survive.
Pro Tip 2/3Frugality Context
Implies careful use of resources due to financial constraints, not abundance.
I have to eke out my savings until I find a new job.
Pro Tip 3/3Managing Scarcity
Reflects a situation of scarcity, rather than using resources wastefully.
They eked out the remaining water, unsure when they'd find more.
Pro Tip 1/3Survival Essence
Used when stretching resources for survival or minimal comfort.
During the siege, they had to eke out their food to survive.
Pro Tip 2/3Frugality Context
Implies careful use of resources due to financial constraints, not abundance.
I have to eke out my savings until I find a new job.
Pro Tip 3/3Managing Scarcity
Reflects a situation of scarcity, rather than using resources wastefully.
They eked out the remaining water, unsure when they'd find more.
Pro Tip 1/3Survival Essence
Used when stretching resources for survival or minimal comfort.
During the siege, they had to eke out their food to survive.
Pro Tip 2/3Frugality Context
Implies careful use of resources due to financial constraints, not abundance.
I have to eke out my savings until I find a new job.
Pro Tip 3/3Managing Scarcity
Reflects a situation of scarcity, rather than using resources wastefully.
They eked out the remaining water, unsure when they'd find more.
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