Simple meaning
What does Stagger mean?
Stagger means to walk unsteadily as if off balance.
Dictionary definition
To walk unsteadily as if off balance.
Example sentences
Stagger in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a stagger to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word stagger describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used stagger to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Stagger
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Stagger word family
Base word
stagger
verb
stagger
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does stagger mean?
Stagger is used to describe to walk unsteadily as if off balance.
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