Stagger (Verb)
Meaning 1
To arrange in a systematic order; "stagger the chairs in the lecture hall".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Walk with great difficulty; "He staggered along in the heavy snow".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The injured athlete staggered off the field with the help of the team's trainers.
- She was so exhausted that she staggered through the front door and collapsed onto the couch.
- The sleepy child staggered out of bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to wake up.
- After being punched in the face, the boxer staggered around the ring, trying to regain his balance.
- The cold, tired homeless man staggered into the shelter, grateful for a warm place to rest.
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Meaning 4
Astound or overwhelm, as with shock; "She was staggered with bills after she tried to rebuild her house following the earthquake".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.