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struggle
[struhg-uhl]
verb (used without object)
to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
Synonyms: , , ,to contend resolutely with a task, problem, etc.; strive.
to struggle for existence.
to advance with violent effort.
to struggle through the snow.
(of athletes and competitors) to be coping with inability to perform well or to win; contend with difficulty.
After struggling for the whole month of June, he suddenly caught fire and raised his batting average 30 points.
verb (used with object)
to bring, put, etc., by struggling.
She struggled the heavy box into a corner.
to make (one's way) with violent effort.
noun
the process or an act or instance of struggling.
Synonyms: ,a war, fight, conflict, or contest of any kind.
Synonyms: ,a task or goal requiring much effort to accomplish or achieve.
struggle
/ ˈٰʌɡə /
verb
(intr; usually foll by for or against; may take an infinitive) to exert strength, energy, and force; work or strive
to struggle to obtain freedom
(intr) to move about strenuously so as to escape from something confining
(intr) to contend, battle, or fight
(intr) to go or progress with difficulty
noun
a laboured or strenuous exertion or effort
a fight or battle
the act of struggling
the radical and armed opposition to apartheid, especially by the military wings of the ANC and the PAC
Other 51Թ Forms
- struggler noun
- strugglingly adverb
- prestruggle noun
- unstruggling adjective
- ˈٰܲԲ adverb
- ˈٰܲ noun
- ˈٰܲԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of struggle1
Example Sentences
Ivor's condition affects about one in every 15,000 people and means he needs constant supervision, struggles to sleep through the night, cannot speak, understand the word "no" and is not toilet trained.
Australia's sledging perhaps masked some of their own struggles as they build towards hosting an Ashes series against England, with captain Pat Cummins hinting changes could be afoot for a forthcoming tour to West Indies.
A GEL spokesperson said the utility "absolutely understands the strength of feeling amongst some islanders" and the "impact on customers already struggling with the cost of living".
The 22-year-old, who will regain her status as British number one on Monday, has been struggling with the issue since competing in Strasbourg last month before the French Open.
Forever 21 is closing its doors downtown after filing for bankruptcy; American Apparel faced similar financial struggles, but its founder created a new label, Los Angeles Apparel, that has a factory store in the district.
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