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stumble

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definition

As a noun, stumble refers to an act of tripping or losing one's balance while walking or running. As a verb, stumble means to trip or lose one's footing, either literally or metaphorically.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: An awkward or unintentional mistake or error.

Example Sentence: She made a stumble in her presentation, but quickly corrected herself.

Sense 2:

Verb: To trip or lose balance while walking or running.

Example Sentence: He stumbled over a rock and fell flat on his face.

Sense 3:

Verb: To make a mistake or error while speaking or writing.

Example Sentence: The speaker stumbled over her words during the interview.

Sense 4:

Verb: To encounter or come across something accidentally or unexpectedly.

Example Sentence: While hiking, they stumbled upon a hidden waterfall.

Usages

Popular Usage:

Stumble is commonly used to describe the act of tripping or making a mistake, both physically and metaphorically.

Local Usage:

In certain regions, stumble is also used colloquially to mean facing an unexpected obstacle or difficulty.

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