struggle
|strug-gle|
B2
/ˈstrʌɡəl/
effort to overcome
Etymology
Etymology Information
'struggle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'struglen,' where 'strug-' meant 'to strive or contend.'
Historical Evolution
'struglen' transformed into the modern English word 'struggle' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strive or contend,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack.
The struggle for freedom was long and arduous.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39