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eke out vs supplement

supplement vs eke out

eke out is not a noun while supplement is a noun.

eke out and supplement both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eke out No No Yes No
supplement Yes No Yes No
As verbs, supplement is a hypernym of eke out; that is, supplement is a word with a broader meaning than eke out:
  • eke out: supplement what is thought to be deficient
  • supplement: add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
eke out (noun) supplement (noun)
a supplementary component that improves capability
a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
eke out (verb) supplement (verb)
obtain with difficulty add to the very end
make by laborious and precarious means add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
supplement what is thought to be deficient serve as a supplement to
live from day to day, as with some hardship
Difference between eke out and supplement

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