Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

staggered

verb/adjective
/ˈstæɡərd/
Definition
To move or cause to move unsteadily as if about to fall.
Examples
  • She staggered down the street after a long night.
  • The events were staggered throughout the day to avoid crowding.
Meaning
Staggered describes a motion or arrangement that is not steady and can refer to walking unsteadily or the placement of things in a non-linear way.
Synonyms
  • Reeled
  • Swayed
  • Trembled
  • Dithered
  • Arranged alternately