verb
- fell suddenly and uncontrollably
- rolled or moved in a disorderly way
- decreased rapidly in value or amount
Usage: past tense of tumble
Usage: past tense of tumble
Usage: past tense of tumble; often used with prices or numbers
adjective
- having a rough, uneven surface from being worn smooth
Usage: often used to describe stones or gems
Examples
- The child tumbled down the hill while playing.
- Books tumbled off the shelf during the earthquake.
- Her hair tumbled over her shoulders in loose waves.
- Stock prices tumbled after the announcement.
- The tumbled stones looked beautiful in the garden.
- Clothes tumbled around in the dryer.
- He tumbled out of bed when the alarm rang.