Stumble ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Stumble ( verb )

1. To trip or nearly fall as a result of hitting one's foot against an object.
2. To make an error or mistake while speaking or performing an action.
3. To walk in an unsteady or uncertain way.

Origin:

Old english stumblian "to be unsteady on the feet", of germanic origin; related to dutch stommelen and german stolpern.

Examples:

1. He stumbled over a rock.
2. She stumbled on her words.
3. The actor stumbled during his performance.
4. He stumbled into the room.
5. The old man stumbled on the stairs.

(As a noun)

Stumble ( noun )

1. To trip or nearly fall as a result of hitting one's foot against an object.
2. To make an error or mistake while speaking or performing an action.
3. To walk in an unsteady or uncertain way.

Origin:

Old english stumblian "to be unsteady on the feet", of germanic origin; related to dutch stommelen and german stolpern.

Examples:

1. He stumbled over a rock.
2. She stumbled on her words.
3. The actor stumbled during his performance.
4. He stumbled into the room.
5. The old man stumbled on the stairs.