Simple meaning
What does Struggle mean?
Struggle means having difficulty while trying.
Dictionary definition
To find something difficult and keep trying, or the hard effort itself.
Example sentences
Struggle in a sentence
easy
I struggle with long division sometimes.
medium
Their struggle ended after extra practice.
hard
Writers often struggle first, then improve through revision.
Synonyms
Words like Struggle
striveUse for strong effort during difficulty.
battleUse for active effort against a challenge.
Antonyms
Opposite words
succeedUse when struggle is overcome.
thriveUse when progress becomes strong and steady.
Word family
Struggle word family
Base word
struggle
adjective
struggling
Having difficulty while trying.
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What does struggle mean?
Struggle means effort continues even when something is hard.
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