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Meaning of stagger
The primary meaning of the word "stagger" is to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
Etymology of stagger
The word "stagger" originated in the 14th century, from the Old Norse word "stakra", which means "to push" or "to thrust"
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of walking or moving unsteadily, often due to injury, illness, or intoxication
Synonyms
Definitions
- To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
- * To become weak or exhausted, and be unable to continue doing something
- * To be shocked or astonished by something
- * To arrange or plan something in a way that avoids conflicts or overlaps
Usage Examples
- The hiker had to stagger back down the mountain due to the steep terrain and heavy backpack
- * The news of the accident made her stagger backwards in shock
- * The company had to stagger the release of their new products to avoid overwhelming the market