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Synonyms & Similar Words
strive
endeavor
fight
contend
grapple
wrestle
clash
scramble
strive
battle
combat
conflict
contest
exert
labor
toil
strain
effort
pains
trouble
difficulty
hardship
challenge
obstacle
hindrance
impediment
resistance
opposition
confrontation
altercation
tussle
scuffle
skirmish
struggle
strain
drudgery
exertion
Meaning of Struggle
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, struggle refers to the act of contending with an adversary or opposing force, or making a strenuous effort to overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines struggle as to make an effort to overcome or achieve something, or to move or progress with difficulty.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes struggle as to try very hard to do something, or to fight against something that is opposing you.
Example Uses
- The team struggled to score a goal in the last minutes of the game.
- She struggled with the decision to change her career path.
- The hikers struggled to reach the summit due to the harsh weather conditions.
- The company struggled to stay afloat during the economic recession.
- The student struggled to understand the complex mathematical concept.