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Definition struggle in British English

struggle noun

noun
/ˈstrʌɡ(ə)l/
1

an attempt to do something that takes a lot of effort over a period of time

Example

his struggle for recognition as a poet

Example

Her struggle with the disease lasted ten years.

Synonyms and related words
attempt effort struggle
2

a fight, or a war

Example

There was a brief struggle, then a shot was fired.

Example

a group involved in armed struggle against the government

Synonyms and related words
fight battle combat drawdown overwatch war
2.1

an attempt to defeat someone or something, or to stop them from having power over you

Example

the struggle against racism

Example

her part in the struggle for democracy

Example

Their marriage was a constant power struggle.

Synonyms and related words
attempt effort struggle
3

something that takes a lot of physical or mental effort

Example

Foreign languages were always a struggle for him.

Example

It was a struggle to get up the hill in the snow.

Synonyms and related words
task burden necessity
Definition struggle in British English