ekes

[US]/iːk/
[UK]/ik/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to make a supply last by using it sparingly; to manage to support oneself with difficulty; to use sparingly

Phrases & Collocations

ekes out

ekes by

ekes a living

ekes out life

ekes out time

ekes out resources

ekes out support

ekes out help

ekes out attention

ekes out results

Example Sentences

she ekes out a living by selling handmade crafts.

he ekes every bit of information from the interview.

the family ekes out their resources during tough times.

she ekes out her time to volunteer at the shelter.

he ekes out a few hours each week to practice his guitar.

they eked out a small victory in the last game.

the gardener ekes out every drop of water for the plants.

she ekes out her savings to travel once a year.

he ekes out his energy to finish the marathon.

they eked out a plan to survive the winter.

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