Definition of the word stumble

Definition of the word stumble

Pronunciation of vocabulary stumble

stumblenoun
tình cờ gặp
/ˈstʌmbl//ˈstʌmbl/

Origin of the word stumble

The word "stumble" has a fascinating journey through language. It comes from the Old English "stymblian," which itself derives from the Proto-Germanic "*stum-," meaning "to strike against something." This connection to striking or hitting is clear in the original meaning of "stumble," which was to trip or fall. Over time, the meaning expanded to include more metaphorical senses, like stumbling upon an idea or stumbling through a speech. This evolution reflects how language adapts to our evolving understanding of the world.

Vocabulary summary stumble

type noun

meaning stumble, stumble, slip

example to stumble along: walking and stumbling

meaning stuttering

example to stumble in a speech

meaning (US, American meaning) mistake, error

type journalize

meaning stumble, trip, slip

example to stumble along: walking and stumbling

meaning stumble

example to stumble in a speech

meaning hesitate, be hesitant (before something)

Example of vocabulary stumblenamespace

a problem or temporary failure when you are on the way to achieving something

một vấn đề hoặc thất bại tạm thời khi bạn đang trên đường đạt được điều gì đó

There were good reasons for the team's first-round stumble against Los Angeles.
Có những lý do chính đáng dẫn đến thất bại ở vòng đầu tiên của đội trước Los Angeles.

an act of falling or almost falling, especially because you hit your foot against something

hành động ngã hoặc gần như ngã, đặc biệt là do bạn đập chân vào vật gì đó