Question 1

What does "stumble against" mean?

Accepted Answer

To lose one's balance while walking and fall into or knock against something.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

He stumbled against the bookcase and several books fell to the floor.

Question 3

Is "stumble against" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"stumble against" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Primarily used in its literal physical sense. Less common than 'stumble on' or 'stumble over'. Rarely used idiomatically.

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