tumble

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/tʌmbl/

verb
to fall quickly and without control

tumble in a sentence

  • “The jockey took a nasty tumble at the third fence.”
  • “I lost my footing and tumbled down the stairs.”
  • “At any moment the whole building could tumble down.”
  • “He lost his balance and tumbled over.”

What does “tumble” mean?

tumble (verb) means to fall quickly and without control. It is pronounced /tʌmbl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "tumble" mean?
tumble (verb) means: to fall quickly and without control
How do you pronounce "tumble"?
"tumble" is pronounced /tʌmbl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "tumble" in a sentence?
Here is "tumble" used in a sentence: The jockey took a nasty tumble at the third fence.

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