Synonyms of make-do

make-do 1 of 2

adjective

as in makeshift

Synonyms & Similar Words

• makeshift
• backup
• substitute
• stopgap
• proxy
• alternate
• acting
• interim
• temporary
• provisional
• jackleg
• provisory
• ad interim
• provisionary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permanent
• long-term

make do

2 of 2

phrase

as in cope

to meet one's day-to-day needs

She could make do just fine and didn't need anyone's help.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cope
• do
• make out
• make ends meet
• get on
• get by
• make shift
• get along
• manage
• survive
• fare
• shift
• afford
• carry on
• fend for oneself
• eke out
• last
• scrape (by or through)
• contrive
• scrape (out)
• scrounge
• squeeze
• wring
• wrest
• swing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fall short
• fail
• collapse
• flounder
• decline
• slump
• peter (out)
• wane
• give up
• fizzle