subsist

verb
UK: /səbˈsɪst/
US: /səbˈsɪst/

  1. To stay alive when you only have very small amounts of food or money.

    1. They subsist on food donations from the church.
    2. Many families in the drought-stricken region subsist on one meal a day, struggling with malnutrition.

  2. To exist or continue to exist.

    1. Few animals can subsist in this harsh desert environment.
    2. The old traditions still subsist in some rural communities, despite modernization.

Synonyms

live exist survive remain

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subsist" in English means: To stay alive when you only have very small amounts of food or money., To exist or continue to exist..

The phonetic transcription of "subsist" is /səbˈsɪst/ in British English and /səbˈsɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subsist": live, exist, survive, remain.

Example usage of "subsist": "They subsist on food donations from the church.". More examples on the page.