Looking for the meaning of the word EKING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EKING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
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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