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hand-to-mouth

The word “hand-to-mouth” has 3 syllables: hand-to-mouth

It's pronounced as /hænd tə maʊθ/

What is synonym and antonym for hand-to-mouth?

In the thesaurus, “hand-to-mouth” has 3 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hand-to-mouth along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hand-to-mouth

  • poor
  • scarce
  • sparse

Antonyms for hand-to-mouth

  • abundant
  • adequate
  • ample
  • bountiful
  • copious
  • enough
  • fertile
  • generous
  • liberal
  • plentiful
  • rich
  • satisfactory
  • sufficient
  • tolerable

Meanings of hand-to-mouth

  • adjective
    1. Involving immediate consumption (especially of food) with no provision for the future; having barely enough to survive, in poverty.

Example Sentences

  • Many families in the region live hand-to-mouth, struggling to make ends meet.
  • The workers are paid so little that they can only afford a hand-to-mouth existence.
  • Despite working hard, they are still living hand-to-mouth without saving for the future.
  • After the layoffs, he had to survive on a hand-to-mouth budget.
  • The charity helps people who are living hand-to-mouth by providing food and shelter.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hand-to-mouth, such as: abundant, adequate, ample, bountiful, copious, enough, fertile.

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