struggle — to try very hard to do something when it is difficult
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to try very hard to do something when it is difficult
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrʌɡəl/
Example Sentences
- I struggle to wake up on Monday mornings like a sloth in slow motion.
- Many students struggle with math problems.
- She struggled like a fish out of water when asked to give a speech.
struggle
VERB[/ˈstrʌɡəl/]
to try very hard to do something when it is difficult
The young climber struggles to pull himself over the icy cliff edge.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Low German 'strugelen' or Middle Dutch 'strubbelen', likely of imitative origin, reflecting the physical effort and strain associated with the word's meaning.
Breakdown
struggle (verb root) + -le (frequentative suffix indicating repeated action) = struggle (to repeatedly strain or effort)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I struggle to wake up on Monday mornings like a sloth in slow motion.”
“Many students struggle with math problems.”
“She struggled like a fish out of water when asked to give a speech.”
“The company is struggling financially due to the pandemic.”
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