Struggled

Pronunciation: /ˈstrʌɡəld/

Struggled (verb)

  1. Tried hard to keep going or to do something, even though it was difficult.
  2. Moved or acted with effort because of pain, weakness, or lack of strength.
  3. Had ongoing trouble, especially in life, work, or money, and found it hard to improve.

Examples

  • She struggled to continue after the long illness.
  • They struggled to continue when the engine failed.