English · Phrasal verb Attested

stumble against

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

To discover or find something by accident.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To meet somebody by chance.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “stumble against” mean?

To discover or find something by accident.

Is “stumble against” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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