1. past tense of struggle; made forceful efforts to get free of restraint or constriction
2. past tense of struggle; tried hard to do or achieve something difficult
3. past tense of struggle; had difficulty dealing with or accomplishing something

Examples

• She struggled to break free from the ropes.
• He struggled with the heavy box up the stairs.
• The student struggled to understand the math problem.
• They struggled financially after losing their jobs.
• The fish struggled on the hook before escaping.
• I struggled to stay awake during the long meeting.
• The company struggled to compete with larger rivals.