trip |
tumble |
In intransitive terms the difference between trip and tumble
is that
trip is to journey, to make a trip while
tumble is to fall end over end.
In transitive terms the difference between trip and tumble
is that
trip is to activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch while
tumble is to smooth and polish a rough surface on relatively small parts.
As an adjective trip
is of or relating to trips.
flop |
tumble |
As a noun tumble is
a fall.
As a verb tumble is
(
lb) to fall end over end.
slump |
tumble |
In intransitive terms the difference between slump and tumble
is that
slump is to slouch or droop while
tumble is to fall end over end.
In transitive terms the difference between slump and tumble
is that
slump is to lump; to throw together messily while
tumble is to smooth and polish a rough surface on relatively small parts.
decrease |
tumble |
As verbs the difference between decrease and tumble
is that
decrease is of a quantity, to become smaller while
tumble is (
lb) to fall end over end.
As nouns the difference between decrease and tumble
is that
decrease is an amount by which a quantity is decreased while
tumble is a fall.
dropping |
tumble |
Related terms |
Dropping is a related term of tumble.
As verbs the difference between dropping and tumble
is that
dropping is while
tumble is (
lb) to fall end over end.
As nouns the difference between dropping and tumble
is that
dropping is the act of something that drops or falls while
tumble is a fall.
tumble |
slip |
Related terms |
In intransitive terms the difference between tumble and slip
is that
tumble is to fall end over end while
slip is to move quickly and often secretively; to depart, withdraw, enter, appear, intrude, or escape as if by sliding.
In transitive terms the difference between tumble and slip
is that
tumble is to smooth and polish a rough surface on relatively small parts while
slip is to cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.
falling |
tumble |
Related terms |
Falling is a related term of tumble.
As verbs the difference between falling and tumble
is that
falling is while
tumble is (
lb) to fall end over end.
As nouns the difference between falling and tumble
is that
falling is the action of the verb
to fall while
tumble is a fall.
As an adjective falling
is that falls or fall.
groove |
tumble |
As nouns the difference between groove and tumble
is that
groove is a long, narrow channel or depression; eg, such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression while
tumble is a fall.
As verbs the difference between groove and tumble
is that
groove is to cut a groove or channel in; to form into channels or grooves; to furrow while
tumble is (
lb) to fall end over end.
learn |
tumble |
As verbs the difference between learn and tumble
is that
learn is to acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something or
learn can be while
tumble is (
lb) to fall end over end.
As a noun tumble is
a fall.
meet |
tumble |
As verbs the difference between meet and tumble
is that
meet is (
lb)
of individuals: to make personal contact while
tumble is (
lb) to fall end over end.
As nouns the difference between meet and tumble
is that
meet is a sports competition, especially for athletics or swimming while
tumble is a fall.
As an adjective meet
is suitable; right; proper.
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