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stumbling

The correct spelling is stumbling.

How to pronounce stumbling

verb

Say it like: Stu-mbl-ing

The correct spelling is stumbling. To trip or fall; to walk clumsily. For example: "He stumbled over a rock."

Usage Examples

He stumbled over a rock.

I always stumble over verbs in Spanish.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To trip or fall; to walk clumsily.
  2. 2.To make a mistake or have trouble.
  3. 3.To cause to stumble or trip.
  4. 4.To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall.
  5. 5.To strike or happen (upon a person or thing) without design; to fall or light by chance; with on, upon, or against.

noun

  1. 1.The motion of one who stumbles.

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