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Trip v.s stumble

  • Thread starter GUATAPÉ
  • Start date Dec 11, 2008

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  • Dec 11, 2008

Good Morning! I was checking out some vocabulary and a doubt came to me as to the difference between the verbs STUMBLE and TRIP. In their common usage, is there a difference?. In the dictionaries they both are just translated into the spanish verb "Tropezar".  

elirlandes

Yes - there is a distinction. Trip: A trip is a single action, usually leading to a fall. You need a stimulus to trigger it - for example, if there is something on the ground and your foot touches it, and you fall over it, you trip. Stumble: a stumble is like a prolonged trip, as in when you trip, but you don't in fact end up falling, so you keep moving forward nearly falling. It can also refer to the awkward way that a drunk or very tired person is moving - i.e. they look like they could fall at any moment. Lastly, stumble is also used figuratively, as in when you are speaking and the words aren't coming out properly :" he stumbled over his words" I have no idea if there is a way to express these "matices" in one word for each in Spanish...  

Thanks a lot "Elirlandes". I wasn't expecting such an answer. I suppose that in spanish the accurate word "Stumble" would be "tropezar". For "trip" you would have to use two verbs: tropezar y caer: to stumble and fall.  

  • Jan 30, 2011

I would disagree that that there is a difference between the literal meanings of stumble and trip. They strike me as being synonymous, which is backed up here (not allowed to post urls yet I'm afraid, you'll have to copy-paste): dictionary.reference.com/browse/stumble dictionary.reference.com/browse/trip It is certainly not true that you need a stimulus to cause you to trip - I'm sure that all of us have at some time or another tripped for no good reason at all. No obstacle, no stimulus, just our own clumsiness. Of course, you could say you tripped over your own feet, but certainly no external stimulus is required. Nor can it be said that a trip usually leads to a fall, simply that it may lead to a fall. As indeed may a stumble. I would also dispute the assertion that a stumble is like a "prolonged trip". Not at all, a stumble can be short or prolonged, just like a trip. However, I would agree that we would use "to stumble" to describe how a drunk or very tired person might be moving and that there is no sense of trip in that usage. With regards to the Spanish translation, I would suggest that "tropezar" is correct for both trip and stumble in this context and certainly not "tropezar y caer". Have a look at those dictionary entries, should make things a lot clearer. The distinctions in meaning are in how we use the words in other contexts.  

aluza

  • Jul 22, 2011

Entendí que si por ejemplo quiero decir "me tropecé con la silla" puedo usar ya sea trip over/on o stumble over/on y significa lo mismo, ¿verdad?, mi otra pregunta es cual de las dos es más utilizada en inglés americano y británico cuando me refiero a tropezar.  

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aluza said: Entendí que si por ejemplo quiero decir "me tropecé con la silla" puedo usar ya sea trip over/on o stumble over/on y significa lo mismo, ¿verdad?, mi otra pregunta es cual de las dos es más utilizada en inglés americano y británico cuando me refiero a tropezar. Click to expand...
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There isn't a difference to most people. But "trip" can be more specific to something causing it. "Stumble" can be more random. Não há diferença para a maioria das pessoas. Mas "trip" pode ser mais específico para algo que a esteja causando. "Stumble" pode ser mais aleatório. "I tripped over a tree stump" "I stumbled while walking"

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Difference between Trip and Stumble

What is the difference between trip and stumble.

Trip as a noun is a journey. while Stumble as a noun is a fall or trip

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A journey. A stumble or misstep. A period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations. A faux pas, a social error.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot. To cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble. To activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch. To experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs. To journey, to make a trip.

Example sentence: Just got back from a pleasure trip: I took my mother-in-law to the airport.

Definition: a fall or trip an error or blunder

Definition: to trip or fall to make a mistake or have trouble

Example sentence: You must thank the gods for art, those of us who have been fortunate enough to stumble onto this means of venting our craziness, our meanness, our towering disgust.

We hope you now know whether to use Trip or Stumble in your sentence.

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Travel vs Trip – Difference

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These two words frequently confuse learners of English.

A quick explanation that is valid for most situations is the following:

Travel – a verb (the action) Trip – a noun

Susan’s husband isn’t in town at the moment; he is on a business trip . He travels to many different countries. Susan met her husband on a trip to the Bahamas.

Travel – to go from one place to another Trip – a journey that is often for a short period of time.

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Trip can also be a verb though it has a completely different meaning. To Trip – to accidentally stumble and almost fall while walking or running, usually after catching your foot on something.

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Trip vs. Journey

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“University of Colorado I’m on my way,” Louis wrote Wednesday on social media site X .

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Colorado also is expected to host several transfer players who plan to enroll this year, including Pittsburgh defensive end Dayon Hayes, Ohio defensive lineman Rayyan Buell and Texas offensive lineman Payton Kirkland.

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None of the five starting offensive linemen who finished the season last year at Colorado are even on the roster anymore after four decided to transfer and another exhausted his eligibility in college.

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  1. Stumble vs Trip: Unraveling Commonly Confused Terms

    Confusing Stumble With Trip. One of the most common mistakes people make is using stumble and trip interchangeably. While both words refer to an accidental loss of balance, there is a subtle difference between the two. Stumble refers to a momentary loss of balance, while trip refers to a more sustained loss of balance that often results in a fall.

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    3. According to the Collins dictionary: If you trip when you are walking, you knock your foot against something and fall or nearly fall. Stumble: to trip or fall while walking or running. They seems to be synonyms. Are there any differences? Compare these two sentences below, I don't see much difference.

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    Dec 11, 2008. #2. Yes - there is a distinction. Trip: A trip is a single action, usually leading to a fall. You need a stimulus to trigger it - for example, if there is something on the ground and your foot touches it, and you fall over it, you trip. Stumble: a stumble is like a prolonged trip, as in when you trip, but you don't in fact end up ...

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    In intransitive terms the difference between trip and stumble is that trip is to journey, to make a trip while stumble is to make a mistake or have trouble. In transitive terms the difference between trip and stumble is that trip is to activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch while stumble is to cause to stumble or trip.

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    1. To stumble means to "momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall" so this implies that you do not fall to the ground. (definition from Oxford dictionary, via google) So in your case I'd use "trip" which means "catch you foot and stumble or fall". So it includes the possibility that you fall.

  6. Fumbling vs Stumble: When To Use Each One In Writing?

    "Stumble," on the other hand, means to trip or lose one's balance while walking or running. ... There may be some regional differences in the way fumbling and stumble are used. For example, in some parts of the world, fumbling may be used more commonly than stumble, or vice versa. Additionally, the meaning of these words may differ ...

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    Definition: To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot. To cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble. To activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch. To experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs. To journey, to make a trip.

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    Ask something else. Synonym for Stumble Both are very similar, but 'stumble' usually means that the person only got a little off balance while 'trip' is a bit stronger so the person became more unbalanced and probably fell.|Sometimes they are different: I stumbled upon him at the concert. Here are a few things I'd like you to stop tripping about.

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    In short, yes and yes. Here is an example: Cheryl's horse stumbled, throwing her to the ground. And it definitely sounds more natural with "to". However, note that stumble means: "to fall or almost fall while you are walking or running". In your sentences it was clear that stumble means "to fall", but if you wrote that: - I stumbled.

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    Definition of stumble verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. ... to hit your foot against something while you are walking or running, and almost fall synonym trip The child stumbled and fell. stumble over/on something I stumbled over a rock. Join us.

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    Synonym for to stumble If you trip over that means your falling down onto the ground. Stumble means you start to fall, but you stop yourself from falling down. "He ran towards me and stumbled a bit, but he reached me shortly after." "He ran towards me but tripped over half way! I had to go and help him up."|It's the same

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    What's the difference between stumble and trip? Stumble. Definition: (v. i.) To trip in walking or in moving in any way with the legs; to strike the foot so as to fall, or to endanger a fall; to stagger because of a false step. ... On Saturday I made my second trip to the campsite in Lower Stumble - my first journey was on 28 July. (9) "Over ...

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    Synonym for trip. What is the difference between trip and stumble?Feel free to just provide example sentences.

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    Stumble. To trip in walking or in moving in any way with the legs; to strike the foot so as to fall, or to endanger a fall; to stagger because of a false step. There stumble steeds strong and down go all. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know at what they stumble.

  15. Trip vs. Stumble

    Definition: To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot. To cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble. To activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch. To experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs. To journey, to make a trip.

  16. Tripp vs Stumble

    To cause to stumble or trip. (figurative) To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall. False and dazzling fires to stumble men. One thing more stumbles me in the very foundation of this hypothesis. To strike or happen (upon a person or thing) without design; to fall or light by chance; with on'', ''upon'', or ''against .

  17. Tumble vs. Stumble: Difference and Comparison

    To tumble is to fall suddenly or uncontrollably, while to stumble is to trip or momentarily lose balance but not always fall. Difference Between Tumble and Stumble. The term "tumble" primarily captures the action of falling abruptly, often in a somersaulting or rolling manner. When one tumbles, there's usually a sense of uncontrolled descent ...

  18. Travel vs Trip

    Trip can also be a verb though it has a completely different meaning. To Trip - to accidentally stumble and almost fall while walking or running, usually after catching your foot on something. He didn't see the cat and he tripped up. Trip vs. Journey. A trip usually refers to traveling to a place and returning back to where you started.

  19. Trip vs Tumble

    In intransitive terms the difference between trip and tumble is that trip is to journey, to make a trip while tumble is to fall end over end. In transitive terms the difference between trip and tumble is that trip is to activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch while tumble is to smooth and polish a rough surface on relatively small parts.

  20. Fall vs Stumble: The Main Differences And When To Use Them

    For example, if you trip over a rock, you stumble; if you fall off a ladder, you fall. Mistake #2: Using Stumble Instead Of Fall. Another mistake people make is using stumble instead of fall. While both words describe a loss of balance, they are not always interchangeable. ... Now that we have discussed the differences between fall and stumble ...

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  23. Fumble vs Stumble: Meaning And Differences

    After analyzing the differences between fumble and stumble, it is clear that these two words are often used interchangeably but have distinct meanings and contexts. Key takeaways from this article include: Fumble refers to a clumsy or awkward handling of an object or situation, while stumble refers to a misstep or trip while walking or running.

  24. Tumble vs Stumble

    In intransitive terms the difference between tumble and stumble is that tumble is to fall end over end while stumble is to make a mistake or have trouble. In transitive terms the difference between tumble and stumble is that tumble is to smooth and polish a rough surface on relatively small parts while stumble is to cause to stumble or trip.

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