strivers

strive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strahyv]
- /straɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strahyv]
- /straɪv/

Definitions of strivers word

verb without object strivers to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood. 1
verb without object strivers to make strenuous efforts toward any goal: to strive for success. 1
verb without object strivers to contend in opposition, battle, or any conflict; compete. 1
verb without object strivers to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance: to strive against fate. 1
verb without object strivers to rival; vie. 1

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Origin of strivers

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English striven < Old French estriver to quarrel, compete, strive < Germanic; compare obsolete Dutch strijven, German streben to strive

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Parts of speech for Strivers

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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strivers popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

strivers usage trend in Literature

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