Question 1

What does "stumble upon" mean?

Accepted Answer

To find or encounter something interesting or important by chance, without specifically looking for it.

Question 2

How do you use "stumble upon" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

While browsing a second-hand bookshop, he stumbled upon a first edition signed by the author.

Question 3

Is "stumble upon" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"stumble upon" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. One of the most common of the 'stumble + preposition' discovery phrases. Slightly more formal and literary than 'stumble across'. Widely used in journalism, storytelling, and everyday speech. 'Upon' can also be spelled 'on' with no change in meaning.

stumble upon

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