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Meaning of stumble
The primary meaning of "stumble" is to trip or fall over something, or to make a mistake.
Etymology of stumble
The word "stumble" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "stumblian" meaning "to stumble" and the Germanic word "stumbljan" also conveying a similar meaning
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical tripping or falling, as well as making mistakes or errors in various contexts
Synonyms
trip
fall
slip
tumble
stagger
lurch
stumble upon
hit upon
come across
discover
find
chance upon
happen upon
encounter
meet
blunder
fumble
bumble
stub
falter
hesitate
misstep
slip up
lose footing
lose balance
tumble down
tumble over
tumble upon
stagger upon
lurch forward
lurch backward
stumble over
stumble into
stumble across
stumble upon something
Definitions
- To trip or fall over something, or to make a mistake, often due to carelessness or lack of attention
- To find or discover something by chance, often unexpectedly
- To make a mistake or error in speech, action, or judgment
Usage Examples
- She stumbled over the rock and fell to the ground
- He stumbled upon an old book in the library that sparked his interest
- The company stumbled into financial difficulties due to poor management