eke

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eke - Noun

A small amount or portion of something.

Example Sentence:

She managed to save an eke of money from her monthly salary.

eke - Verb

To supplement or make something last longer, typically in a meager or insufficient manner.

Example Sentence:

The family had to eke out their resources during the harsh winter.

eke - Adverb

Scantily; barely.

Example Sentence:

The campers eke made it through the storm with their flimsy tent barely holding up.

eke - Verb

To earn a living or subsistence with difficulty.

Example Sentence:

He had to eke a living as a street performer before becoming famous.

eke - Verb

To manage to support oneself in a limited or inadequate way.

Example Sentence:

She had to eke by on very little when she lost her job.