Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subsist
verb
/səbˈsɪst/
Definition
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Examples
- During the harsh winter, we had to subsist on little more than soup and bread.
- Many people in rural areas subsist by farming and hunting.
Meaning
This word refers to the act of continuing to exist or survive, often by using limited resources.
Synonyms
- Survive
- Exist
- Endure
- Live
- Continue
