struggle

US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

UK /'strʌɡl/

A2

verb

  • To try very hard to do something difficult

noun

  • Strong efforts made to do something difficult
  • A difficult or challenging situation or task
  • A prolonged effort for something

other

  • To try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems
  • To fight or struggle violently

Examples

The team struggled badly last season.

She struggled on despite the pain.