with difficulty

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English

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Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʊlti/, /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʌlti/

Prepositional phrase

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with difficulty

  1. In a way that requires significant effort.
    Cold butter is spreadable, but only with difficulty if the bread is soft.

Usage notes

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  • Sometimes used with great: with great difficulty.

Translations

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