Meaning Of The Word Eke out

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eke out
phrasal verb: If you eke out something, you make your supply of it last as long as possible.

eke out in American English
to add to so as to make sufficient; supplement
to make (a living) or support (existence) laboriously

eke out in British English
to make (a supply) last, esp by frugal use

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