Striving: meaning, definitions and examples

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striving

 

[ ˈstraɪvɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

Making great efforts to achieve or obtain something. Striving involves putting in a lot of hard work and dedication towards a goal.

Synonyms

aspiring, endeavoring, struggling

Examples of usage

  • She was striving to become the best athlete in her school.
  • The team was striving for victory in the championship.
Context #2 | Noun

effort

The act of striving; exertion or effort towards an end. It is the process of trying hard to achieve something.

Synonyms

endeavor, pursuit, struggle

Examples of usage

  • His constant striving for excellence earned him a promotion at work.
  • The striving of the students to improve their grades was evident.

Translations

Translations of the word "striving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esforço

🇮🇳 प्रयास

🇩🇪 Streben

🇮🇩 berjuang

🇺🇦 прагнення

🇵🇱 dążenie

🇯🇵 努力 (doryoku)

🇫🇷 effort

🇪🇸 esfuerzo

🇹🇷 çaba

🇰🇷 노력 (noryeok)

🇸🇦 سعي (sa'y)

🇨🇿 usilování

🇸🇰 úsilie

🇨🇳 努力 (nǔlì)

🇸🇮 prizadevanje

🇮🇸 streita

🇰🇿 ұмтылыс

🇬🇪 ცდა (tsda)

🇦🇿 səy

🇲🇽 esfuerzo

Etymology

The word 'striving' originates from the Middle English word 'striven' which means 'to endeavor'. It has its roots in the Old French word 'estrivere' and the Latin word 'strīvĕre', both meaning 'to quarrel' or 'to contend'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent making great efforts towards a goal or achievement.

See also: strive, striver, strivings.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,356 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.