tumbled

[ˈtʌmbəld]

tumbled Definition

• 1. fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong
• 2. move or rush in a headlong or uncontrolled way
• 3. experience a sudden decline or setback

Using tumbled: Examples

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

• Example

  The vase tumbled off the shelf and shattered into pieces.

• Example

  The children tumbled down the hill, laughing and screaming.

• Example

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

tumbled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tumbled

• fall
• stumble
• trip
• collapse
• plunge

Antonyms for tumbled

• ascend
• rise
• climb

Phrases with tumbled

• tumble to

  understand or realize something suddenly

  Example

  I finally tumbled to what he was trying to say.

• take a tumble

  fall or stumble, especially in a sudden or unexpected way

  Example

  She took a nasty tumble on the stairs and broke her arm.

• tumble dry

  dry clothes in a machine that uses hot air to spin them around

  Example

  Be sure to check the label before you tumble dry your clothes.

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Summary: tumbled in Brief

The verb 'tumbled' [ˈtʌmbəld] refers to falling suddenly or moving in an uncontrolled way. It can also mean experiencing a sudden decline or setback. Examples include 'The vase tumbled off the shelf and shattered into pieces,' and 'The stock market tumbled after the announcement of the new policy.' Phrases include 'tumble to,' meaning to understand something suddenly, and 'take a tumble,' meaning to fall or stumble.