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It means to consume, or to exist, to get by on. (e.g. I subsist on corn flakes.)

Note : "to be formed of" is consists (e.g. The Earth's core consists of two parts.)

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How would you use subsist in a sentence?

We can't subsist on hope alone.


What is the noun of subsist?

The noun forms of the verb to subsist are subsistence and the gerund, subsisting.


What is a word for just getting by?

"and Zephyrus eke with his swete breth..." - Chaucer"Eke" does not mean "get by," or "barely make a living" except in lower-quality cross-word puzzles. Eke is an old word meaning "and," or "in addition." Used as a verb, with out it means "stretch, add to, extend." For example, You can eke out this stew by adding a little water, or He eked out a modest living as a janitor by taking odd jobs on the side.


Another word for live?

exist, be, dwell, subsist, endure.


What is a synonym for consist?

Exist, reside, subsist, abide, dwell...


What does subsist mean considering that the term subsistence farmer comes from the word subsist?

"Subsist" means to maintain or support oneself at a minimal level. A subsistence farmer cultivates crops or raises livestock to provide for the basic needs of their family without generating surplus for trade or profit.


How do you use the word subsisted in a sentence?

In the Mexican prison, he was given just enough food to subsist. Animals in Africa are forced to subsist on dwindling sources of food and water.


What do bison eat?

Bison and buffalo subsist chiefly on prairie grass and sedges.


What are the people who subsist on the collection of naturally occurring plant and animals?

Hunter Gatherer's


What are two synonyms for the word survive?

Synonyms include subsist, persevere, endure and outlast.


What is the antonym subsist?

endure, prevail, live, occur, continue,last, exist, am, abide.


What are some prefix words that start sub?

subway submersible substitute subsisted subsist