eked

[eːkt]

eked Definition

• 1. to make a living or support oneself with difficulty
• 2. to use something sparingly or frugally in order to make it last

Using eked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He eked out a living as a street musician.

• Example

  She eked out the last bit of toothpaste from the tube.

• Example

  The team eked out a victory in the final seconds of the game.

eked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for eked

• manage
• survive
• scrape by
• make do
• get by

Phrases with eked

• eke out an existence

  to barely survive, especially in difficult or challenging circumstances

  Example

  The refugees were forced to eke out an existence in makeshift camps.

• eke out a profit

  to make a small profit, often through careful management or cost-cutting measures

  Example

  The company was able to eke out a profit despite tough economic conditions.

• eke out a living

  to make a meager or subsistence-level income, often through hard work or difficult circumstances

  Example

  Many farmers in the region are struggling to eke out a living due to drought and other challenges.

Origins of eked

from Old English 'ēacan', meaning 'to increase'

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Summary: eked in Brief

'Eked' [eːkt] means to make a living or support oneself with difficulty, or to use something sparingly in order to make it last. It is often used in phrases like 'eke out an existence,' 'eke out a profit,' and 'eke out a living.'