Stagger
Pronunciation: /ˈstæɡər/
Stagger (verb)
- to walk or move in an unsteady way, almost falling.
- to make someone feel very surprised or shocked.
- 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)
- an unsteady way of walking, almost falling.
Examples
- His stagger was noticeable after the long night.
- The athlete's stagger showed his exhaustion.