stru
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Third Person
struggles
Present Participle
struggling
Past Tense
struggled
Past Participle
struggled
1
to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal
transitive
- He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded.
- Employees often struggle to meet tight deadlines.
- She struggled to overcome her fear of public speaking, but with practice and support, she improved.
- The team struggled to adapt to the new project requirements.
- Right now, the climbers are struggling to reach the summit.
Synonyms:
2
to argue or compete with someone or something, particularly to get something specific
- The workers struggled with management over better wages and working conditions.
- The activists struggled with the government over new environmental regulations.
- He struggled with his business partner about the direction of the company.
3
to move forward or make progress with difficulty
- She struggled through the thick mud, determined to reach the finish line.
- The hikers struggled up the steep hill, each step more tiring than the last.
- They struggled through the deep snow, making slow progress toward the cabin.
- The runners struggled through the final stretch of the marathon.
4
to engage in a violent fight with someone, especially to get out of a difficult situation
- He struggled with the thief, trying to wrestle the bag away.
- They struggled in the water, fighting to stay afloat in the storm.
- The workers struggled with the heavy machinery to complete the task.
- She struggled hard as she tried to swim to safety.
- He struggled on the ground, trying to free himself from the tight ropes.