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Meaning of struggles
The primary meaning of the word "struggles" is to experience difficulty or make an effort to do something.
Etymology of struggles
The word "struggles" originates from the Old French word "estrugler" or "estrujler", which is derived from the Latin word "strugullare" or "strugulare", meaning to strive or struggle
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical or mental efforts to overcome obstacles or challenges
Synonyms
strives
endeavors
attempts
tries
labors
toils
wrestles
grapples
fights
contends
competes
vies
clashes
scrambles
strives
struggles
tussles
battles
combats
conflicts
contests
scuffles
skirmishes
spars
clashes
collides
crashes
bumps
jars
jolts
pitches
tosses
tumbles
stumbles
falters
founders
sinks
plunges
dives
drops
falls
slips
slides
glides
skids
careens
veers
swerves
lurches
staggers
reels
totters
teeters
Definitions
- To make an effort to do something, especially when it is difficult
- * To move or proceed with difficulty, typically because of a problem or obstacle
- * To be in a state of difficulty or hardship, typically because of a lack of something, such as money or resources
Usage Examples
- The team struggles to score goals against their opponents
- * She struggles to make ends meet on her low income
- * The company struggles to stay competitive in the market
Antonyms
thrives
flourishes
prospers
succeeds
triumphs
wins
gains
advances
progresses
improves
excels
dominates
conquers
overcomes
overpowers
defeats
vanquishes
subdues
suppresses
curbs
restrains
contains
alleviates
eases
relieves
mitigates
soothes
calms
pacifies
placates
appeases