CEFR B2

subsist

verb

Meaning

To continue to exist or live, especially in spite of danger or hardship.

Examples

The refugees managed to subsist on meager rations for weeks.
In the harsh environment, only the most resilient species can subsist.

Synonyms: survive, endure, persist, live

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subsist (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /səbˈsɪst/

Definition

To continue to exist or live, especially in spite of danger or hardship.

Examples

The refugees managed to subsist on meager rations for weeks.
In the harsh environment, only the most resilient species can subsist.
Many people in developing countries subsist on less than a dollar a day.

How to Use subsist

subsist on (prepositional phrase): To have enough of something (like food or money) to continue living. — "Many families in the region subsist on rice and beans."

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