struggle
/ˈstrʌɡəl/
verb
- To try very hard to do something that is difficult.
- She struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf.
- Many students struggle with math in their first year.
- He struggled to stay awake during the long lecture.
- To fight or use physical force against someone or something.
- He struggled with the robber for control of the bag.
- The fish struggled against the hook before escaping.
- The cat struggled when I tried to put it in the carrier.
- To move with difficulty or effort.
- The hiker struggled up the steep mountain trail.
- They struggled through the deep snow to reach the cabin.
- She struggled to her feet after slipping on the ice.
noun
- A difficult effort or attempt to achieve something.
- Learning a new language is a struggle for many people.
- The team's struggle to win the championship lasted all season.
- Her struggle with illness inspired others to stay positive.
- A physical fight or conflict.
- The two wrestlers engaged in a fierce struggle on the mat.
- The struggle for control of the remote ended with a compromise.
- There was a brief struggle before the police arrested him.
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