struggle
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/ˈstrʌɡl/
🇬🇧
/ˈstrʌɡl/
intransitive verb
B2
to make a big effort to do something even if it's hard
The company is struggling to stay afloat.
B2
to move with effort or difficulty
He struggled to his feet after the fall.
B2
to fight against something to prevent a bad outcome
Farmers are struggling against climate change.
B2
to fight with someone or try to escape
She struggled with the attacker before escaping.
R
to compete or argue for something you want
Nations struggle for power and influence.
noun
B2
a tough fight to get something you want
They faced a long struggle for justice.
B2
a physical fight, especially to escape or get something
There was a struggle between the protesters and police.
B2
a difficult task or situation
Raising a child can be a real struggle.
translation
to make a big effort to do something even if it's hard; to move with effort or difficulty; to fight against something to prevent a bad outcome; to fight with someone or try to escape; to compete or argue for something you want
a tough fight to get something you want; a physical fight, especially to escape or get something; a difficult task or situation
Word Forms
3rd Present
struggles
Past
struggled
Perfect
struggled
Progressive
struggling
Plural
struggles