struggle

verb
UK: /ˈstrʌɡəl/
US: /ˈstrʌɡəl/

  1. To try very hard to do something that is difficult.

    1. I struggle with math problems sometimes. [ ] [ ]
    2. They struggle to find enough money to feed their families. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move somewhere or do something with great difficulty.

    1. I struggle to get out of the chair. [ ] [ ]
    2. The climbers struggle against the strong wind to reach the summit. [ ] [ ]

  3. To fight or argue with someone.

    1. The kids struggle over a toy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The two countries struggle for control of the territory. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fight effort battle contend labor wrestle
struggle noun

  1. A difficult or forceful effort; a fight.

    1. Life is a struggle sometimes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The struggle for independence lasted for many years. [ ] [ ]

  2. A hard or bitter conflict or contest.

    1. There was a power struggle within the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. The book tells the story of her struggle with cancer. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "struggle" in English means: To try very hard to do something that is difficult., To move somewhere or do something with great difficulty., To fight or argue with someone..

The phonetic transcription of "struggle" is /ˈstrʌɡəl/ in British English and /ˈstrʌɡəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "struggle": fight, effort, battle, contend, labor, wrestle.

Example usage of "struggle": "I struggle with math problems sometimes.". More examples on the page.