Tripped: meaning, definitions and examples

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tripped

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

unexpected fall

The term 'tripped' refers to the action of losing one's balance or footing, often resulting in a fall. It can be caused by stumbling over an object or an uneven surface. This verb can also be used in a metaphorical sense, indicating a mistake or blunder. Tripping can lead to minor injuries or accidents, depending on the situation. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Synonyms

blunder, falter, slip, stumble.

Examples of usage

  • He tripped over a tree root.
  • She tripped during the race and fell.
  • Don't trip on the uneven pavement.
  • I always trip when I'm walking too fast.

Translations

Translations of the word "tripped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tropeรงou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เฅ‹เค•เคฐ เค–เคพเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestolpert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terjatuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ั‚ะบะฝัƒะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potknฤ…ล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใพใšใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trรฉbuchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tropiezo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรถkezledi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„˜์–ด์กŒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุซุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zakopl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zakopol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปŠๅ€’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spotaknil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ัะฐา›ั‚ะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒงแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผqut etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tropezรณ

Etymology

The word 'tripped' is the past tense of 'trip', which dates back to Middle English, from the Old English 'tryppan', meaning to trip or to fall. The Old English term is related to the Proto-Germanic 'dripลnฤ…', which also conveys the notion of stumbling or falling. 'Trip' has evolved through various forms in different dialects, reflecting the action of losing balance, whether physically or figuratively. In contemporary usage, 'tripped' not only refers to physical missteps but can also describe situations where someone makes a mistake or misjudgment, broadening its application in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,925, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.