CEFR B1

stumble

verb

Meaning

To trip and almost fall, or to walk in an unsteady way.

Examples

He stumbled on a loose stone and nearly fell.
She stumbled through the dark room, looking for the light switch.

Synonyms: trip, lurch, totter, stagger

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stumble (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌm.bəl/

Definition

To trip and almost fall, or to walk in an unsteady way.

Examples

He stumbled on a loose stone and nearly fell.
She stumbled through the dark room, looking for the light switch.
The old man stumbled out of the bar, leaning on his cane.

How to Use stumble

stumble on (prepositional phrase): To trip on something. — "He stumbled on a rock and fell."
stumble over (prepositional phrase): To trip on something. — "She stumbled over her own feet."
stumble into (prepositional phrase): To find or enter something by chance. — "He stumbled into a fortune after inheriting money."
stumble upon (prepositional phrase): To find or discover something by chance. — "We stumbled upon a hidden waterfall during our hike."

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