Definition of Subsist
to sustain or live upon
Examples of Subsist in a sentence
The prisoners of war were forced to subsist upon bread and water. 🔊
Since the roads were closed during the storm, my family had to subsist on biscuits and canned meats for three days. 🔊
Jeff will have to subsist on ten dollars until he receives his next paycheck. 🔊
How does the government expect a poor family to subsist on such a tiny amount of financial assistance? 🔊
The shipwrecked passengers will have to subsist upon nuts and berries until the rescuers find them. 🔊
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