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struggle

Definition

  • verb: to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems
  • verb: to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition
  • often followed by 'to' + 'verb'
  • synonyms: labor, contend, strive

Examples

  • He has been 'struggling' with the problem of how to keep good workers from leaving.

  • She is 'struggling' with her health. [=she is having problems with her health]

  • She was 'struggling' with the door. [=trying to open the door]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and just go back to doing what you do best. I mean, the studios adore you. You're in demand... Do you really want to give it all up just to struggle? - Well... - Mmm? Mmm? Why would you...want to do that? I believe Louis moved his court here, (..)
    2011 Midnight in Paris