making ends meet

The phrase “making ends meet” has 4 syllables: mak-ing ends meet.

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ ɛndz miːt/.


What is synonym and antonym for making ends meet?

In the thesaurus, “making ends meet” has 8 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for making ends meet along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for making ends meet

  • coping
  • doing
  • getting along
  • getting by
  • getting on
  • making do
  • making out
  • managing

Antonyms for making ends meet

Example Sentences

  • With rising costs, many families are struggling with making ends meet each month.
  • She took on a second job to help with making ends meet.
  • Even with a budget, making ends meet on a fixed income can be challenging.
  • He learned to cut unnecessary expenses as a way of making ends meet.
  • Despite their hard work, they had a difficult time making ends meet in the expensive city.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to making ends meet, such as: collapsing, coping, doing, failing, falling short, floundering, getting along.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

making do

  • coping
  • doing
  • getting along
  • getting by
  • getting on
  • making ends meet
  • making out
  • managing

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