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Subsist

usgb/səbˈsɪst/Volume
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Bare ElementsPlay
Refers to making do with the very minimum required to live, indicating hardship or simplicity. SlideThe castaway had to subsist on coconuts and rainwater.
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Not ThrivingPlay
'Subsist' implies a struggle to maintain life, not a comfortable or prosperous existence. SlideAfter the hurricane, many had no choice but to subsist without electricity or clean water.
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Long-term SurvivalPlay
Can suggest prolonged periods of scraping by, emphasizing continuity despite challenges. SlideThe refugees had to subsist in the camp for several years.
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