eke — to make something last longer by using it carefully and sparingly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something last longer by using it carefully and sparingly
Pronunciation (IPA): /iːk/
Example Sentences
- The broke college student had to eke out his ramen noodles for a whole week.
- She managed to eke out a decent meal from the leftover ingredients in her fridge.
- The comedian tried to eke out more laughs by adding dad jokes to his routine.
eke
VERB[/iːk/]
to make something last longer by using it carefully and sparingly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'eacan' meaning 'to increase or add to.' The word originally meant to supplement or extend something, but evolved to mean surviving on barely enough resources.
Breakdown
eac- (to increase/add) + -an (Old English infinitive ending, later dropped)
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📝Examples
“The broke college student had to eke out his ramen noodles for a whole week.”
“She managed to eke out a decent meal from the leftover ingredients in her fridge.”
“The comedian tried to eke out more laughs by adding dad jokes to his routine.”
“During the recession, many families had to eke out their income with side jobs.”
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