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stumble

[ˈstʌmbl]

stumble Definition

  • 1to trip or momentarily lose one's balance while walking or running
  • 2to make a mistake or error
  • 3to come upon something accidentally or unexpectedly

Using stumble: Examples

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

  • Example

    I stumbled on the uneven pavement and almost fell.

  • Example

    She stumbled over her words during the presentation.

  • Example

    He stumbled upon a rare book in the library.

  • Example

    The company stumbled in its attempt to expand into new markets.

  • Example

    The politician stumbled when asked about his stance on the issue.

stumble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stumble

Antonyms for stumble

Idioms Using stumble

  • to be overly eager or anxious, resulting in clumsiness or mistakes

    Example

    He was so nervous during the interview that he stumbled over himself trying to answer the questions.

  • an obstacle or difficulty that prevents progress or success

    Example

    Lack of funding has been a major stumble block for the project.

  • to discover or encounter something unexpected or valuable by chance

    Example

    While hiking in the woods, we stumbled upon a beautiful waterfall.

Phrases with stumble

  • to find something by chance or accident

    Example

    I stumbled across an old photo album in the attic.

  • to enter or become involved in a situation without planning or intention

    Example

    He stumbled into a career in finance after taking a temporary job at a bank.

  • to do something with difficulty or clumsiness, often due to lack of preparation or skill

    Example

    She stumbled through her first few piano lessons, but eventually improved with practice.

Origins of stumble

from Middle Low German 'stummelen', meaning 'to stumble'

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Summary: stumble in Brief

To 'stumble' [ˈstʌmbl] is to lose one's balance while walking or running, make a mistake or error, or come upon something accidentally or unexpectedly. It can refer to physical or metaphorical situations, as in 'She stumbled over her words during the presentation.' 'Stumble' also appears in phrases like 'stumble across,' meaning to find something by chance, and idioms like 'stumble block,' referring to an obstacle that prevents progress or success.

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