🇬🇧 Struggle meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To struggle means to face difficulty or make a great effort to do something. It can mean trying hard to complete a task, deal with a problem, or even move when something is in the way. People struggle when they are learning something new, carrying something heavy, or trying to wake up early.

I struggle to get out of bed, especially when my blanket loves me too much.

I struggle to whistle, so I just make a weird wind noise instead.

I struggle to carry all the grocery bags at once, but I refuse to make two trips.

My fish struggles to understand why I tap the glass, and honestly, so do I.

My little brother struggles to tie his shoes, so he just wears flip-flops all year.

Sam sits on the floor and struggles with his shoe. He struggles and struggles to pull the lace and keeps struggling to make the tie. He struggles again and starts to cry. A small dog touches his hand. Sam laughs, tries one more time, the lace is tied, and he smiles at the dog, happy.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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