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Grappled: meaning, definitions and examples

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grappled

 

[ หˆษกrรฆp(ษ™)ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

struggle with

Grappled means to struggle or contend with something. It often refers to a physical struggle, as in wrestling or fighting. However, it can also imply dealing with difficult issues or problems in a metaphorical sense. When someone grapples with a challenge, they are trying to understand it or overcome it. This term highlights the intensity of the effort involved in the struggle.

Synonyms

contend, fight, struggle, wrestle

Examples of usage

  • She grappled with her feelings about the situation.
  • The two wrestlers grappled fiercely on the mat.
  • He grappled with the difficult math problems all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "grappled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lutar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค—เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ringen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergulat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmagaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ ผ้—˜ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lutter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luchar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸuลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ธ์šฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกpasit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกpasiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๆ–—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boriti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barรกtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผbarizษ™ aparmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luchar

Etymology

The word 'grappled' has its origins in the late Middle English term 'grapplen', which itself derives from the Old French term 'grapler'. It is closely related to the Old French word 'grappe', meaning 'a claw or a hook', which suggests a sense of seizing or holding on to something tightly. The evolution of the term reflects a transformation from a focus on physical struggle to a broader application encompassing emotional or intellectual challenges. Over the centuries, 'grappled' has been used in various literary and colloquial contexts, illustrating how individuals confront obstacles, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. Its usage in modern English often conveys a deep and meaningful engagement with problems rather than a superficial interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,701, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.