tumble

[ˈtʌmbl]

tumble Definition

• 1. to fall suddenly and clumsily down from a height
• 2. to roll over and over, or to cause someone or something to do this
• 3. to 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!

• Example

  The child tumbled down the stairs.

• Example

  The rocks tumbled down the hillside.

• Example

  She tumbled off the bike and scraped her knee.

• Example

  The stock market tumbled after the announcement of the new policy.

• Example

  The company's profits have tumbled in recent years.

tumble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tumble

• fall
• topple
• collapse
• drop
• plunge

Antonyms for tumble

• rise
• ascend
• climb

Phrases with tumble

• take a tumble

  to fall down suddenly and often unexpectedly

  Example

  I took a tumble on the ice and hurt my back.

• tumble dry

  to dry clothes in a machine that uses hot air to make them dry and smooth

  Example

  Be sure to tumble dry this shirt on low heat.

• tumble to something

  to suddenly understand or realize something

  Example

  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'

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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.