strugglingly
|strug-gl-ing-ly|
B2
/ˈstrʌɡ.lɪŋ.li/
(struggle)
effort to overcome
Etymology
Etymology Information
'struggle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'struglen,' where 'strug-' meant 'to strive or contend.'
Historical Evolution
'struglen' transformed into the modern English word 'struggle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strive or contend,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that involves struggling or making a strenuous effort.
She moved strugglingly through the crowd.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42