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US/ˈtʌm.bəl/
UK/ˈtʌm.bəl/
to fall suddenly and roll over; also (of prices or numbers) to fall quickly
In context
The little boy tripped and tumbled down the stairs, but he was fine.
Oil prices tumbled after the news about the trade deal.
Clothes tumbled out of the suitcase when I opened it.
Words that go with tumble
verb + preposition
- tumble downRocks tumbled down the hill after the heavy rain.
- tumble outChildren tumbled out of the school gates at four o'clock.
- tumble intoThe puppy slipped and tumbled into the pool.
- tumble offHe tumbled off his bike on the wet road.
- tumble overThe kids were tumbling over each other on the grass.
- tumble fromRipe mangoes tumbled from the tree during the storm.