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