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struggled

[ˈstrʌɡəld]

struggled Definition

  • 1made forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction
  • 2made a great effort to do something

Using struggled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "struggled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The prisoner struggled to break free from his chains.

  • Example

    She struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf.

  • Example

    He struggled with addiction for many years.

  • Example

    The team struggled to come up with a solution to the problem.

struggled Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for struggled

Phrases with struggled

  • the competition between individuals of different species or varieties for food, space, and other resources

    Example

    The struggle for existence is a key concept in the theory of evolution.

  • a phrase used to describe someone who is having a hard time or struggling with something

    Example

    I'm on the struggle bus today, I can't seem to focus on anything.

  • a form of public humiliation and torture used by the Chinese Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution

    Example

    During the Cultural Revolution, many people were subjected to struggle sessions.

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Summary: struggled in Brief

The verb 'struggled' [ˈstrʌɡəld] refers to making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction, or making a great effort to do something. It can be used in various contexts, such as physical struggles, overcoming addiction, or trying to solve a problem. The phrase 'struggle for existence' is used in the theory of evolution to describe the competition between individuals of different species or varieties for resources.