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Meaning of stumbled
The primary meaning of the word "stumbled" is to trip or fall over something, or to make a mistake.
Etymology of stumbled
The word "stumbled" comes from the Old English word "stumblian", which means "to strike against something" or "to fall"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century, and has evolved to include a range of meanings related to tripping, falling, and making mistakes
Synonyms
Definitions
- To trip or fall over something, often because you are not looking where you are going or because your foot catches on something
- * To make a mistake or error, often because you are not thinking carefully or because you do not have enough information
- * To find or discover something by chance, often when you are not looking for it
Usage Examples
- She stumbled over the curb and fell onto the sidewalk
- * He stumbled upon a great idea for a new business
- * The team stumbled in the final quarter and lost the game