Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eke-out
verb
/ˈiːk aʊt/
Definition
To make something last by using it sparingly or to obtain something through great effort.
Examples
- They had to eke out a living on their small farm.
- She managed to eke out a few hours of sleep before the meeting.
Meaning
Eke-out refers to the act of managing limited resources in a way that extends their usefulness or to achieve something, especially after a lot of hard work.
Synonyms
- Supplement
- Extenuate
- Scrape by
- Economize
