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subsist

[səbˈsɪst]

subsist Definition

  • 1to stay alive by having the basic things that you need, especially food and water
  • 2to continue to exist or be accepted, especially in difficult conditions

Using subsist: Examples

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

  • Example

    The refugees subsisted on a diet of rice and beans.

  • Example

    The company is barely subsisting on its current revenue.

  • Example

    The tradition has subsisted for centuries despite changes in society.

subsist Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for subsist

Phrases with subsist

  • to survive on a particular type of food or with a particular amount of money

    Example

    He subsisted on bread and water for a week.

  • to survive by relying on something or someone else

    Example

    The small business subsists off government grants.

  • farming that provides enough food for the farmer and their family but not enough to sell

    Example

    The villagers practice subsistence farming to sustain themselves.

Origins of subsist

from Latin 'subsistere', meaning 'to stand firm'

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Summary: subsist in Brief

The verb 'subsist' [səbˈsɪst] means to stay alive with basic necessities like food and water, or to continue to exist or be accepted in difficult conditions. It can be used in phrases like 'subsist on' or 'subsist off,' such as 'The refugees subsisted on a diet of rice and beans.' 'Subsist' can also refer to 'subsistence farming,' which provides enough food for the farmer and their family but not enough to sell.