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stumbling Meaning & Definition

/ˈstʌmblɪŋ/

What Does Stumbling Mean?

Stumbling is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of stumble. As a noun, it means The motion of one who stumbles.

Stumbling: Key Facts

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation//ˈstʌmblɪŋ//
Syllables1
Synonymsstaggering, unsteady and lurching
Pluralstumblings

Stumbling Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of stumble

Stumbling as a Noun

  1. The motion of one who stumbles.

Synonyms of Stumbling

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Antonyms of Stumbling

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Stumbling in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

stumbling

stumbling (plural stumblings)

Words That Rhyme With Stumbling

Pronouncing Stumbling

You say stumbling as //ˈstʌmblɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Stumbling

Is stumbling a verb or a noun?

Stumbling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for stumbling?

Close synonyms of stumbling are staggering, unsteady and lurching. See the full list of stumbling synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of stumbling?

The plural of stumbling is stumblings.

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