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STRUGGLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Struggle.

How to pronounce struggle:

US

Struggle - as a noun

An energetic attempt to achieve something

Example: "Getting through the crowd was a real struggle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
battle8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attempt11effort12endeavor12endeavour13try6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

Example: "The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
battle8conflict15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strenuous effort

Example: "The struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
effort12elbow greaseexertion15sweat8travail10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Struggle - as a verb

Make a strenuous or labored effort

Example: "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fight12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assay8attempt11essay8seek8try6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To exert strenuous effort against opposition

Example: "He struggled to get free from the rope"

Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clamber13scramble14shin7shinny12skin8sputter9

Example Sentences

"Life is full of struggles, but they make us stronger."
"Her struggle with addiction lasted for years before she sought help."
"The students face a daily struggle to balance work and social life."
"Their family went through financial struggles after the recession."
"He was determined to overcome his struggle with depression."
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Word Game Points

Is STRUGGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, struggle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRUGGLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is STRUGGLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, struggle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRUGGLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is STRUGGLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, struggle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRUGGLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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