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struggle

Pronunciation: [ˈstrʌɡl]

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Learn how to use struggle in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “personal growth”

(verb) to try very hard to do something, often facing difficulties. It’s like when you are trying to lift something heavy or learn a new skill but find it hard.

Example

She struggles with math, but she is improving with practice.

Example

He didn't struggle at all with the easy questions on the test.

Example

Why do you struggle to finish your homework sometimes?

Context: “personal experience”

(noun) a hard effort or fight against something difficult. Like when someone faces challenges in their life, they have struggles.

Example

His journey to become an artist was full of struggle, but he never gave up.

Example

She had no struggle achieving success; everything came easily to her.

Example

What are some struggles people face as they grow up?

Context: “conflict”

(verb) to fight or compete with someone or something. This is when two people or teams are trying very hard to win against each other.

Example

The two teams struggled for the championship in a very exciting game.

Example

The players didn't struggle at all; it was an easy win.

Example

Why did the teams struggle during the match?

How to pronounce struggle

Pronunciation: [ˈstrʌɡl]

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