Synonyms: struggle
Definition: strenuous effort
Usage: the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her
Similar words: effort, elbow grease, travail, sweat, exertion
Definition: use of physical or mental energy; hard work
Usage: he got an A for effort; they managed only with great exertion
Definition: an energetic attempt to achieve something
Usage: getting through the crowd was a real struggle; he fought a battle for recognition
Similar words: endeavor, endeavour, effort, try, attempt
Definition: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Usage: made an effort to cover all the reading material; wished him luck in his endeavor; she gave it a good try
Synonyms: battle, struggle, conflict
Definition: an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Usage: the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph--Thomas Paine; police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs
Similar words: group action
Definition: action taken by a group of people
Synonyms: struggle
Definition: to exert strenuous effort against opposition
Usage: he struggled to get free from the rope
Similar words: endeavor, endeavour, strive
Definition: attempt by employing effort
Usage: we endeavor to make our customers happy
Synonyms: sputter, skin, scramble, shin, shinny, struggle, clamber
Definition: climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Similar words: climb
Definition: move with difficulty, by grasping
Definition: make a strenuous or labored effort
Usage: She struggled for years to survive without welfare; He fought for breath
Similar words: essay, seek, assay, attempt, try
Definition: make an effort or attempt
Usage: He tried to shake off his fears; The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps; The police attempted to stop the thief; He sought to improve himself; She always seeks to do good in the world