LookItUpeke out
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌiːk ˈaʊt/
eke out means: To manage to get something, usually very little, through difficulty or great effort.
verb
To manage to get something, usually very little, through difficulty or great effort.
- They eke out a living selling fruit.
- Our team eked out a win in the final minute.
- The business barely eked out a profit last year.
To add a little to an amount, especially money, that is not enough.
- She eked out her pension by sewing.
- He sells eggs to eke out his small income.
- They eked out their wages with weekend work.
Questions about eke out
What does eke out mean?
To manage to get something, usually very little, through difficulty or great effort.
What is eke out in other languages?
Türkçe: güçlükle elde etmek · Español: conseguir a duras penas · Français: obtenir péniblement · Deutsch: mühsam erzielen · Italiano: ottenere a fatica · 日本語: 苦労して得る
How do you pronounce eke out?
It is pronounced /ˌiːk ˈaʊt/.
How do you use eke out in a sentence?
They eke out a living selling fruit. Our team eked out a win in the final minute.
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