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eke

eke

9.9
Also, in addition to what was said
  • adverb
  • /ik/
  • Archaic
translation icon : además
  • In ancient tales, heroes were brave and eke generous to their friends.

Examples

  • The poem praised her beauty and eke her wisdom.

  • He was a skilled craftsman and eke a respected leader in his village.

  • Don't eke out the story too much!

  • The family had to eke out their resources carefully.

  • He was a skilled craftsman and eke a respected leader in his village.

  • The poem praised her beauty and eke her wisdom.

  • In ancient tales, heroes were brave and eke generous to their friends.

Synonyms

besides
vseke
1.0

To add another reason or fact

is the same act of adding but is archaic in use
in addition
vseke
453 1.2

Adds extra information

is the same sense but is archaic and seldom used
furthermore
vseke
  • Formal
210 3.6

Adds an extra point that supports what was said

adds without the extra emphasis and is archaic in tone
moreover
vseke
  • Formal
175 3.8

Adds extra information that supports a previous statement

simply adds without extra emphasis and is archaic in tone
additionally
vseke
  • Formal
111 3.6

To give another fact or idea

is the same plain addition but is archaic today
withal
vseke
  • Archaic
2 9.9

In addition to what was said

is the same addition but is archaic and rarely used
further
vseke
1 1.0

To add a new point or give extra information

is the same addition but is archaic and old fashioned
therewithal
vseke
  • Archaic
9.9

In addition to what was just said

is the same addition but is archaic and rarely used

Surface Forms

eke positive

Etymology

Eke originally meant 'also' and comes from the Old English eac, which means 'also' or 'in addition'. That's why you will find eke in old texts when the writer wants to add something extra.