Meaning of the word struggled in English

What does struggled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

struggled

US /ˈstrʌɡ.əld/
UK /ˈstrʌɡ.əld/

Past Tense

1.

made forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or to resist attack

Example:
The bird struggled in the net, trying to escape.
He struggled against his captors, but they were too strong.
2.

had difficulty doing something

Example:
She struggled to understand the complex instructions.
The company struggled financially during the recession.