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I struggle with long division sometimes.
What does Struggle mean?
having difficulty while trying.
Dictionary definition
To find something difficult and keep trying, or the hard effort itself.
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Their struggle ended after extra practice.
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What does struggle mean?
Struggle means having difficulty while trying.
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WordStruggle.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningStruggle means having difficulty while trying.
ExampleExample: I struggle with long division sometimes.
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- strug · uhl
- Strongest beat
- strug
- Ending
- uhl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on strug.
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struggle
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struggling
Having difficulty while trying.
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