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
1
Sustained effort made toward achieving a goal.
"Years of striving finally paid off when she landed the promotion."
How to use striving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing effort of trying hard to reach something.
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Word forms
- Plural
- strivings
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Rhymes for striving
living
giving
diving
driving
thriving
reviving
reliving
receiving
surviving
deceiving
forgiving
conniving
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Frequently asked questions
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.
