makes ends meet
The phrase “makes ends meet” has 3 syllables: makes ends meet
It's pronounced as /meɪks ɛndz miːt/
What is synonym and antonym for makes ends meet?
In the thesaurus, “makes ends meet” has 23 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for makes ends meet along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for makes ends meet
- affords
- carries on
- contrives
- copes
- does
- ekes out
- fares
- fends for oneself
- gets along
- gets by
- gets on
- lasts
- makes do
- makes out
- makes shift
- manages
- scrounges
- shifts
- squeezes
- survives
- swings
- wrests
- wrings
Antonyms for makes ends meet
- collapses
- declines
- fails
- falls short
- fizzles
- flounders
- gives up
- slumps
- wanes
Example Sentences
- Despite working two jobs, she barely makes ends meet each month.
- They had to cut back on expenses to ensure the family makes ends meet.
- She’s always budgeting carefully to ensure she makes ends meet without going into debt.
- She takes on extra freelance work to ensure she makes ends meet for her family.
- He works two jobs just so he makes ends meet and can support his family.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to makes ends meet, such as: affords, carries on, collapses, contrives, copes, declines, does.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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