noun Uncommon

striving

STREYE-vihng

Striving (noun) means Sustained effort made toward achieving a goal. Example: “Years of striving finally paid off when she landed the promotion.”

noun

Sustained effort made toward achieving a goal.

"Years of striving finally paid off when she landed the promotion."

How to use striving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing effort of trying hard to reach something.

strivings plural

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What does “striving” mean?

The word “striving” means sustained effort made toward achieving a goal. In plain terms, the ongoing effort of trying hard to reach something.

How do you pronounce “striving”?

“Striving” is pronounced STREYE-vihng (/ˈstɹaɪvɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “striving” in a sentence?

Here is “striving” used in a sentence: “Years of striving finally paid off when she landed the promotion.”

What part of speech is “striving”?

“Striving” is a noun.

Is “striving” a common word?

“Striving” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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