Apr 17, 2010

struggle

Main Entry: 1strug·gle 
Pronunciation: \ˈstrə-gəl\
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): strug·gled; strug·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Etymology: Middle English struglen
Date: 14th century
1 : to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition <struggling with the problem>
2 : to proceed with difficulty or with great effort <struggled through the high grass> <struggling to make a living>
strug·gler \-g(ə-)lər\ noun