struggled

[US]/[ˈstrʌɡ.əld]/
[UK]/[ˈstrʌɡ.əld]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of struggle)To contend or compete.
n.The act of struggling.
v.To make great efforts to do something difficult or to overcome difficulties.; To have difficulty in doing or dealing with something.

Phrases & Collocations

struggled to breathe

struggled with time

struggled hard

struggled to understand

struggled against

struggled forward

struggled on

struggled to finish

Example Sentences

the team struggled to win the championship after a long season.

she struggled with the difficult math problem for hours.

he struggled to open the stubborn jar of pickles.

the company struggled financially during the economic downturn.

they struggled to understand the complex instructions.

the climber struggled against the strong winds and icy conditions.

i struggled to stay awake during the boring lecture.

the old car struggled up the steep hill.

he struggled with feelings of guilt and regret.

the project struggled to meet the deadline.

she struggled to maintain a positive attitude despite the challenges.

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