Are Strive and Strife?

Strife is the act or state of fighting or arguing violently. ... Like its Old French source, the original meaning of the English noun strife and the English verb strive had to do with an argument or quarrel. But the verb strive has lost that earlier sense, and now means to try hard to do or achieve something.

What is an example of strife?

Strife is defined as the act of conflict or something that is difficult to do. An example of strife is the bad relationship between a brother and sister. An example of strife is a homeless person trying to find work.

What type of word is strive?

verb (used without object), strove [strohv] or strived, striv·en [striv-uhn] or strived, striv·ing. to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood. to make strenuous efforts toward any goal: to strive for success.