Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barely-surviving
Adjective
/ˈbɛərli sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
Definition
Existing with just enough conditions to continue living or functioning, often in difficult circumstances.
Examples
- Many small businesses are barely-surviving in the current economy.
- After the harsh winter, only a few plants were barely-surviving in the garden.
- The wildlife in the area is barely-surviving due to habitat loss.
Meaning
The term ‘barely-surviving’ is used to describe a state where someone or something is just managing to persist or endure a situation, often with little margin for error or support.
Synonyms
- struggling
- hardly living
- making ends meet
- under duress
- on the brink
