with difficulty
English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʊlti/, /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʌlti/
Prepositional phrase
- In a way that requires significant effort.
- Cold butter is spreadable, but only with difficulty if the bread is soft.
Usage notes
- Sometimes used with great: with great difficulty.
Translations
having difficulty
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