Subsisting

Pronunciation: /səbˈsɪstɪŋ/

Subsisting (verb)

  1. to continue living with the things you have, especially money or food, without having much extra
  2. to remain in place or continue to exist, even if other things change

Examples

  • They are subsisting on rice and vegetables.
  • The family is subsisting on small savings.

Subsisting (adjective)

  1. able to live only with the smallest amount of money, food, or support
  2. still present and continuing at the same time as something else

Examples

  • They lived with subsisting needs and little comfort.
  • The plan supports subsisting conditions for families.