struggles
|strug-gle-s|
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/ˈstrʌɡəlz/
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/ˈstrʌɡ(ə)lz/
(struggle)
effort to overcome
Etymology
'struggle' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'struggelen', where the root meant 'to strive or wrestle'.
'struggle' changed from Middle Dutch 'struggelen' into early Modern English forms such as 'struglen'/'struggle' and eventually became the modern English word 'struggle'.
Initially, it meant 'to wrestle or make violent movements (fight)'; over time it broadened to include 'to make a strenuous effort' or 'to have difficulty'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'struggle': difficult efforts or problems someone faces (physical, emotional, social, or practical).
Her struggles at work have affected her health.
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Noun 2
plural referring to conflicts or fights (political, social, or armed).
The region's struggles have lasted for decades.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'struggle': to try very hard to do something that is difficult; to have difficulty doing something.
He struggles to finish his assignments on time.
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Last updated: 2025/10/08 07:07