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Astonished or taken aback by something
“I was staggered at the lack of knowledge of hydrography and charting admitted by so many in the maritime profession.”
Irregular or nonuniform in order or arrangement
“Four disjointed lengths of paved and colonnaded streets were laid out, creating a staggered sequence of urban vistas dominated by shops and monuments both celebratory and functional.”
Feeling mentally confused or bewildered
Past tense for to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
“Once the curtain falls, you'll stagger outside feeling unbalanced, wondering what just happened and what it all means.”
Past tense for to astonish or deeply shock
“It does stagger me that Giorgio continues to believe that ancient aliens built the great pyramids.”
Past tense for to hold or engage the attention of
“The old bachelor didn't realize that the charming, red-haired, secretary-receptionist at the desk would stagger him with her beauty.”
Past tense for to arrange in an irregular manner or pattern
“Also, stagger hours so that fewer people are in a building at the same time.”
Past tense for to arrange (a series of parts) on each side of a median line alternately
“Stagger the screws in these top laminations so as not to interfere with the original screw holes underneath.”
Past tense for to hesitate due to doubt or uncertainty
“Are there not many who would subscribe to the frank proposition without hesitation, that would stagger at the second, and more artificial, submission?”
Past tense for to move clumsily or ploddingly
Past tense for to hesitate or be reluctant to do something (that one thinks may be wrong)
Past tense for to move or progress slowly, failing to keep up with others
Past tense for to fall down, especially after losing one's balance
Past tense for to defeat, subdue or overcome with superior strength
Past tense for to act or proceed laboriously or clumsily
Past tense for to carry out in gradual stages
Past tense for to take or perform in turns, changing back and forth or in succession
Past tense for to physically struggle or flail around clumsily
Past tense for to physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially to the head
Past tense for to succeed despite difficult circumstances
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