Struggle Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Struggle

Meaning 1 : climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

    Synonyms : clamber,  scramble,  shin,  shinny,  skin,  sputter
Meaning 2 : an energetic attempt to achieve something

    Example : getting through the crowd was a real struggle

    Synonyms : battle
Meaning 3 : be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

    Synonyms : contend,  fight
Meaning 4 : an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

    Synonyms : battle,  conflict
Meaning 5 : make a strenuous or labored effort

    Example : She struggled for years to survive without welfare

    Synonyms : fight
Meaning 6 : strenuous effort

    Example : the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her

Meaning 7 : to exert strenuous effort against opposition

    Example : he struggled to get free from the rope