Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

struggle

verb
/ˈstrəɡəl/
Definition
To make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.
Examples
  • She had to struggle to lift the heavy box.
  • Despite her struggles, she never gave up on her dreams.
Meaning
Struggle refers to the act of trying very hard to do something that is difficult or challenging.
Synonyms
  • fight
  • strive
  • labor
  • grapple
  • contend