Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eke
verb
/iːk/
Definition
To manage to make a living or support oneself with difficulty.
Examples
- She had to eke out her savings to pay for the unexpected expenses.
- He eked a small fortune from his meager salary.
- They had to eke out their food supplies until their next shipment arrived.
Meaning
To use something sparingly or to stretch out resources so as to make them last longer.
Synonyms
- addle
- extend
- prolong
