struggle verb (EFFORT)
B2 [ I ] to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something:
[ + to infinitive ] The dog had been struggling to get free of the wire noose.
I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.
struggle along, through, out, etc.
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struggle verb (FIGHT)
C2 [ I usually + adv/prep ] to use a lot of effort to defeat someone, prevent something, or achieve something:
For years she struggled with/against the establishment to get her theories accepted.
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struggle noun [ C ] (EFFORT)
B2 a very difficult task that you can do only by making a great effort:
The people of this country will continue in their struggle for independence.
[ + to infinitive ] She never gave up the struggle to have her son freed from prison.
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struggle noun [ C ] (FIGHT)
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- a struggle for supremacy
- There is an eternal struggle between good and evil.
- India attained independence in 1947, after decades of struggle.
- There is a furious struggle going on between the two presidential candidates.
- In the 80s he took centre stage in his party's struggle with the unions.