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stagger vs stumble

stumble vs stagger

stagger and stumble both are nouns.

stagger and stumble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stagger Yes No Yes No
stumble Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stagger and stumble are synonyms defined as:
  • stagger and stumble: an unsteady uneven gait
Other synonyms of stagger include lurch.
stagger (noun) stumble (noun)
an unsteady uneven gait an unsteady uneven gait
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
stagger (verb) stumble (verb)
to arrange in a systematic order make an error
astound or overwhelm, as with shock miss a step and fall or nearly fall
walk as if unable to control one's movements walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly
walk with great difficulty encounter by chance
Difference between stagger and stumble

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