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staggering

[ˈstæɡərɪŋ]

staggering Definition

  • 1astonishingly great or large, especially in numbers or amounts
  • 2walking or moving unsteadily, as if about to fall

Using staggering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "staggering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company made a staggering profit of $1 billion last year.

  • Example

    The amount of plastic waste in the ocean is staggering.

  • Example

    He stood up, staggering slightly.

  • Example

    The boxer delivered a staggering blow to his opponent.

  • Example

    The cost of the project was staggering.

staggering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for staggering

Antonyms for staggering

Phrases with staggering

  • extremely drunk, to the point of being unable to walk or stand properly

    Example

    After drinking all night, he was staggering drunk and had to be helped home.

  • a distance that is difficult to cover because of its length or obstacles

    Example

    The marathon runners faced a staggering distance of 26.2 miles.

  • beauty that is so impressive or overwhelming that it is difficult to comprehend or describe

    Example

    The view from the top of the mountain was of staggering beauty.

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Summary: staggering in Brief

The term 'staggering' [ˈstæɡərɪŋ] refers to something that is astonishingly great or large, especially in numbers or amounts. It can also describe walking or moving unsteadily, as if about to fall. Examples include 'The company made a staggering profit of $1 billion last year,' and 'He stood up, staggering slightly.' Phrases like 'staggering drunk' and 'staggering distance' add to the word's versatility.

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