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Word: Eke
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English ēacian, ēcan (in the sense ‘increase’), of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse auka
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
iːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make an amount or supply of something last longer by using or consuming it frugally
Short Definition:make amount or supply of something last longer by using or consuming it frugally
Examples:- the remains of yesterday's stew could be eked out to make another meal
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