struggling
|strug-gling|
B2
/ˈstrʌɡ.lɪŋ/
(struggle)
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 gradual phonetic changes.
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
Verb 1
making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.
The fish was struggling to escape the net.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39