Struggle
Pronunciation: /ˈstrʌɡəl/
Struggle (verb)
- to make a great effort to do something difficult.
- to fight or wrestle with someone or something.
- to experience problems or challenges in a situation.
Examples
- She struggled to finish the marathon.
- They struggled to understand the instructions.
Common collocations: struggle to succeed, struggle to achieve, struggle for dominance, struggle against an opponent, struggle with challenges
Struggle (noun)
- a hard effort to achieve something.
- a physical fight or conflict.
Examples
- Completing the project was a struggle.
- Learning a new language can be a struggle.