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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

  • (..) You want a sign from God, After all this I finally got the message. New dream, of becoming financially indepedent. But struggle every month just to pay your bills. Would you like to own a home like this? Who can barely afford to pay your rent. My name is Jordan Belfort. No matter who you are. No (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street