Definition

To fall or roll suddenly and uncontrollably, often in a way that is not planned.

Example

The children tumbled down the hill, laughing as they went.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see those kittens playing in the yard?

Yeah, they were so cute! They kept tumbling all over each other.

I know, right? It made me laugh just watching them.

I wish I could be that carefree and just tumble around like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A fall or an act of falling, often in a clumsy or uncontrolled way. It can also refer to a state of confusion or disorder.

Example

After the tumble, she got back up and laughed it off.

Conversation

Did you see that tumble during the gymnastics routine yesterday?

Yes! I thought she was going to fall off the beam for sure.

It was such a close call, but she handled it well after the tumble.

Definition

To make something fall or to throw it in a careless way.

Example

She tumbled the clothes into the basket after folding them.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how I tumbled that box of toys yesterday?

Yeah, it was a bit of a mess afterwards!

I just wanted to tumble them all into one spot to clean up faster.

Root Explanation

Tumble → The word originates from Middle English 'tumblen', which is derived from the Old French 'tomber', meaning to fall. It describes the action of falling or rolling over.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone falling or rolling over — that's what 'tumble' means, and it connects to the idea of 'falling' from the Old French 'tomber'.

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