eke Synonyms
Another word for eke
• verb (Context 1)
To manage to support oneself or make a living with great difficulty and effort (almost always used with 'out').
"During the severe drought, the farming families struggled to scrape by out a living from the parched soil."
• verb (Context 2)
To obtain, achieve, or win something only slightly and with great effort (usually used with 'out').
"The underdog team managed to squeeze out out a narrow victory in the final seconds of the championship game."
• verb (Context 3)
To make a limited supply of something last longer by using it sparingly or supplementing it (usually used with 'out').
"The expedition crew had to stretch out their remaining rations until the supply ship arrived."
• adverb (Context 4)
In addition; also; moreover (now archaic or poetic).
"The ancient ballad praised the knight for his courage and also his unwavering loyalty to the realm."
Opposites of eke
The opposite of eke shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: