Grappled: meaning, definitions and examples
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grappled
[ หษกrรฆp(ษ)ld ]
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:
๐ต๐น lutar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคกเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช ringen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergulat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะพัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ zmagaฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ผ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท lutter
๐ช๐ธ luchar
๐น๐ท boฤuลmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุงุฒุน
๐จ๐ฟ zรกpasit
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกpasiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ boriti se
๐ฎ๐ธ barรกtta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏัะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผbarizษ aparmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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