B1
stumble vs trip
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| stumbleverb/ˈstʌm.bəl/ | Meaning to hit your foot on something and almost fall, or to make a mistake while speaking | Goes with stumble over | Example She stumbled on the uneven sidewalk and dropped her bag. |
| tripnoun/trɪp/ | Meaning A journey to a place and back again, often for a short time. | Goes with — | Example We took a short trip to the coast last weekend. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Be careful not to over the cables.