Stagger

Pronunciation: /ˈstæɡər/

Stagger (verb)

  1. to walk or move in an unsteady way, almost falling.
  2. to make someone feel very surprised or shocked.
  3. to arrange things so they do not happen at the same time.

Examples

  • He began to stagger after the long hike.
  • She tried not to stagger on the icy path.

Common collocations: stagger forward, stagger back, stagger the audience, stagger with news, stagger the schedule

Stagger (noun)

  1. an unsteady way of walking, almost falling.

Examples

  • His stagger was noticeable after the long night.
  • The athlete's stagger showed his exhaustion.

Synonyms of Stagger

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Stagger

  • describing movement