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stumbling

|stum/bling|

B2

/ˈstʌm.blɪŋ/

(stumble)

trip or falter

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
stumblestumblesstumbledstumbledstumblingstumbler
Etymology
Etymology Information

'stumble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stomblen', where 'stom-' meant 'to stumble'.

Historical Evolution

'stomblen' transformed into the modern English word 'stumble'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to trip or fall', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'stumble'.

He was stumbling over his words during the presentation.

Synonyms

trippingfaltering

Antonyms

steadying

Adjective 1

characterized by or prone to stumbling.

The stumbling toddler made everyone laugh.

Synonyms

unsteadywobbly

Antonyms

stablesteady

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Idioms

stumbling block

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41