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subsist

/səbˈsɪst/
en-us undefinedsubsist
Main Example

They can subsist on very little food.

Example context
en-us flagThey can subsist on very little food.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To continue to exist or live, especially in difficult conditions.

Other Example

They can subsist on small amounts of water.

en-us flagThey can subsist on small amounts of water.

In the desert, animals must subsist on scarce resources.

en-us flagIn the desert, animals must subsist on scarce resources.

During the winter, they subsist on stored food.

en-us flagDuring the winter, they subsist on stored food.
Synonyms

subsist on

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subsist through

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subsist in

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Synonyms

survive

exist

live

subsist

/səbˈsɪst/
Main Example

He had to subsist on his savings for a while.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To maintain or support oneself, especially financially.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

subsist

/səbˈsɪst/
Main Example

Their argument subsists on a few key facts.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To be based on or depend on something.

Other Example
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