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stagger

To walk in an unsteady way, almost falling.

Meanings of «stagger»

1 · verb

to walk in an unsteady way, almost falling

He staggered home after drinking too much at the party.

2 · verb

to arrange things so they happen at different times

The company decided to stagger the lunch breaks for its staff.

Similar: space outspread outalternate

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The difference between similar words

to lose your balance when walking
stumblenearly fall when you walkShe stumbled on the stairs but did not fall.
tripcatch your foot on something and fall or nearly fallHe tripped over a stone and hurt his knee.
staggerwalk unsteadily, as if you may fallThe tired runner staggered across the line.