Tripped: meaning, definitions and examples
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tripped
[ trษชpt ]
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:
๐ต๐น tropeรงou
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เฅเคเคฐ เคเคพเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gestolpert
๐ฎ๐ฉ terjatuh
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟััะบะฝัะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ potknฤ ล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใพใใใ
๐ซ๐ท trรฉbuchรฉ
๐ช๐ธ tropiezo
๐น๐ท tรถkezledi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ด์ก๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนุซุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ zakopl
๐ธ๐ฐ zakopol
๐จ๐ณ ็ปๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ spotaknil
๐ฎ๐ธ tรณku
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะฐาัะฐะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแงแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผqut etdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 'dripลnฤ ', 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.
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