Pronunciation: /ik aʊt/
verb to make a living or support oneself with difficulty
A1 She tried to eke out a living by selling handmade crafts.
A2 The family had to eke out their food supply during the long winter.
B1 Many people in the village eke out a meager existence by farming the land.
B2 Despite working multiple jobs, he still struggles to eke out a decent living.
C1 The artist managed to eke out a successful career despite facing many challenges.
C2 After years of hard work, she was able to eke out a comfortable retirement for herself.
adverb in a meager or insufficient manner
A1 She had to eke out a living by working multiple part-time jobs.
A2 The family managed to eke out enough food for the week by rationing their supplies.
B1 Despite the financial difficulties, they were able to eke out a modest existence.
B2 The artist was able to eke out a meager income from selling their paintings.
C1 After years of hard work, he was finally able to eke out a comfortable retirement.
C2 She continued to eke out a living as a freelance writer, despite the challenges of the industry.
formal The small business was able to eke out a profit in its first year of operation.
informal I had to eke out my allowance to make it last until the end of the month.
slang He's always trying to eke out some extra cash by selling old stuff online.
figurative She managed to eke out a smile despite feeling sad inside.
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