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STRUGGLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Struggles.

How to pronounce struggles:

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Struggles - 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)

Struggles - 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

"She faced many struggles in her personal life."
"The country is going through economic struggles."
"His struggles with addiction were well-known."
"The struggles of the working class are often ignored."
"They overcame their struggles and achieved success."
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Word Game Points

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

STRUGGLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STRUGGLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, struggles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRUGGLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is STRUGGLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, struggles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRUGGLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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