tumble Definition
- 1to fall suddenly and clumsily down from a height
- 2to roll over and over, or to cause someone or something to do this
- 3to decrease suddenly and quickly in value or amount
Using tumble: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tumble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The child tumbled down the stairs.
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The rocks tumbled down the hillside.
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She tumbled off the bike and scraped her knee.
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The stock market tumbled after the announcement of the new policy.
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The company's profits have tumbled in recent years.
tumble Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with tumble
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I took a tumble on the ice and hurt my back.
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Be sure to tumble dry this shirt on low heat.
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It wasn't until I saw the look on her face that I tumbled to what had happened.
Origins of tumble
from Old English 'tumbian', meaning 'to dance around'
Summary: tumble in Brief
The verb 'tumble' [ˈtʌmbl] describes sudden and clumsy falls from a height, rolling over and over, or quick decreases in value or amount. Examples include 'The child tumbled down the stairs,' and 'The stock market tumbled after the announcement of the new policy.' Phrases like 'take a tumble' and 'tumble dry' add nuance to the term, while 'tumble to something' means to suddenly understand or realize something.