Stumble on

verb

To find or discover something by chance.

While cleaning up the attic, I stumbled on my old school reports.
Visual representation of "stumble on" - To find or discover something by chance

Often appears as...

  • stumble on a solution
  • stumble on a secret
verb

To trip or lose balance while walking.

He stumbled on a loose stone and nearly fell.
Visual representation of "stumble on" - To trip or lose balance while walking

Often appears as...

  • stumble on a rock
  • stumble on a step
verb

To find or discover something by chance.

While cleaning up the attic, I stumbled on my old school reports.
Visual representation of "stumble on" - To find or discover something by chance

Often appears as...

  • stumble on a solution
  • stumble on a secret
verb

To trip or lose balance while walking.

He stumbled on a loose stone and nearly fell.
Visual representation of "stumble on" - To trip or lose balance while walking

Often appears as...

  • stumble on a rock
  • stumble on a step
Definition 1 of 2
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Accidental Discovery

Used when an item or information is found without intentionally searching for it.

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I stumbled on an old photo while organizing my desk drawer.
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe discovering thoughts or ideas by chance.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
She stumbled on the answer to the riddle just by daydreaming!
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No Planning

Implies the discovery was made without a plan, unexpectedly altering a situation.

Illustration for No Planning
Stumbling on an old friend in town made my day unplanned but wonderful.
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Accidental Discovery

Used when an item or information is found without intentionally searching for it.

Illustration for Accidental Discovery
I stumbled on an old photo while organizing my desk drawer.
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe discovering thoughts or ideas by chance.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
She stumbled on the answer to the riddle just by daydreaming!
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No Planning

Implies the discovery was made without a plan, unexpectedly altering a situation.

Illustration for No Planning
Stumbling on an old friend in town made my day unplanned but wonderful.
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Accidental Discovery

Used when an item or information is found without intentionally searching for it.

Illustration for Accidental Discovery
I stumbled on an old photo while organizing my desk drawer.
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe discovering thoughts or ideas by chance.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
She stumbled on the answer to the riddle just by daydreaming!
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No Planning

Implies the discovery was made without a plan, unexpectedly altering a situation.

Illustration for No Planning
Stumbling on an old friend in town made my day unplanned but wonderful.
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