Word
striving
Phoneticsstriv·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɹaɪvɪŋ/
UK/stɹˈaɪvɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of working very hard to reach a goal or to be successful.
n. the exertion of significant effort or energy toward an objective. Often uncountable when referring to the abstract concept of ambition.
Examples
“Success comes from constant striving and hard work.”
“The company's culture is defined by a constant striving for excellence in every department.”
“Philosophers often debate whether human happiness lies in the achievement of a goal or in the perpetual striving toward an ideal that remains forever out of reach.”
Examples
simple
“Success comes from constant striving and hard work.”
contextual
“The company's culture is defined by a constant striving for excellence in every department.”
complex
“Philosophers often debate whether human happiness lies in the achievement of a goal or in the perpetual striving toward an ideal that remains forever out of reach.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for' or 'after'.
Real-World Examples
“But, he says, the anxious striving to get on top of bromhidrosis can worsen the problem by further imbalancing the microbiome and stoking the production of sweat.” “Improving our understanding of threat could guide the work of faith leaders striving for a more tolerant, pro-democratic role of faith in the public sphere.” Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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