Past tense of stagger
regular verb
The past tense of stagger is staggered. The past participle is also staggered.
Forms of stagger
| Base form (V1) | stagger /ˈstæɡə/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | staggered |
| Past participle (V3) | staggered |
| Present participle | staggering /ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | staggers |
Staggered in a sentence
- The burnt and bleeding man staggered to his feet, dazed and unbelieving, and asked the startled townspeople who came running whether his fireman and guard were safe.2022 January 12, Benedict le Vay, “The heroes of Soham...”, in RAIL, number 948, page 43
- The powerful blow of his opponent's fist staggered the boxer.
- The heavyweight delivered a few powerful hooks that staggered his opponent.From the entry hook
- He staggered away from the accident site, supported by one friend on each side.From the entry support
- The drunk staggered to the end of the bar before he collapsed.From the entry staggered
Meaning of stagger
- noun An unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing as if one were about to fall; a reeling motion.
- noun A disease of horses and other animals, attended by reeling, unsteady gait or sudden falling.
- noun Bewilderment; perplexity.
Questions about the past tense of stagger
- What is the past tense of stagger?
- The past tense of stagger is staggered.
- What is the past participle of stagger?
- The past participle of stagger is staggered.
- Is stagger a regular or irregular verb?
- Stagger is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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