staggering (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈstæɡər/
Definition
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
Examples
The injured soldier had to stagger back to the barracks.
She staggered out of the bar, unable to walk straight.
He staggered under the weight of the heavy boxes.
How to Use staggering
- stagger back (phrasal verb)
- To move backward unsteadily. — "He staggered back in surprise when he saw the ghost."
- stagger under (prepositional phrase)
- To move unsteadily because of a heavy weight or burden. — "The porter staggered under the weight of the luggage."
- staggered by (prepositional phrase)
- To be shocked or surprised by something. — "They were staggered by the unexpected results."
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