Struggle ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Struggle ( verb )

1. To make a sustained effort to achieve something despite difficulties or resistance.
2. To engage in a violent struggle or fight.
3. To move or act with difficulty or effort.
4. To resist or try to overcome something.
5. To make a strong effort to achieve something.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "to strive, contend"): from old french estrugler, based on latin ex- "out of" + truculenter "rudely".

Examples:

1. He struggled to lift the weight.
2. She struggled to open the jar.
3. They struggled with the problem.
4. The company struggled to survive.
5. He struggled against the current.

(As a noun)

Struggle ( noun )

1. To make a sustained effort to achieve something despite difficulties or resistance.
2. To engage in a violent struggle or fight.
3. To move or act with difficulty or effort.
4. To resist or try to overcome something.
5. To make a strong effort to achieve something.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "to strive, contend"): from old french estrugler, based on latin ex- "out of" + truculenter "rudely".

Examples:

1. He struggled to lift the weight.
2. She struggled to open the jar.
3. They struggled with the problem.
4. The company struggled to survive.
5. He struggled against the current.