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falter

/ˈfɒltə(r)/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To stumble or trip, often metaphorically in the context of speech, behavior, or progress.

    - "His confidence faltered when he saw the difficult question on the exam."
    - "The politician's faltering speech left the audience confused."
    - "The horse faltered, causing the rider to lose balance."
  • Verb

    To hesitate or waver in one's beliefs, actions, or decisions.

    - "The scientist's theory faltered when presented with new evidence."
    - "The politician's campaign faltered due to a series of missteps."
    - "The athlete's performance faltered under pressure."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɒltə(r)/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with falter
alter , falter , malter , patter , scatter , stutter
Homonyms
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  1. Falter (English) : To stumble or hesitate

  2. Falter (Scots) : A flat piece of land, often used for grazing cattle


Homophones
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  1. Falter (English) : To stumble or hesitate

  2. Fault (English) : A mistake or error


Variants
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falter , faltered , falterer , falterers , faltering , falteringly , falters
Forms
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faltered, faltering, falters


Etymology
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Old English falterian, meaning 'to stumble, trip, or falter'. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic falterjan, which also meant 'to stumble'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'falter' appears in the title of a poem by Robert Frost called 'The Road Not Taken', which explores the idea of hesitation and decision-making.

  2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Neville Longbottom falters in his courage and abilities at first, but eventually grows into a strong and brave hero.


Related Concepts
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  1. Hesitation: A pause or delay in action or speech due to uncertainty or doubt.

  2. Stumble: To trip or make an error, often unintentionally.


Culture
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In literature, falter is often used to describe characters who stumble or hesitate, revealing their vulnerability or uncertainty. In music, faltering rhythms or melodies can create a sense of tension or drama.

How to Memorize "falter"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself stumbling or tripping, or hesitating and wavering in your actions or speech.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'falter' with the image of a wobbly, unsteady object, such as a jellyfish or a boat in rough waters.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Faltering Feet' or 'Faltering Faith', to help remember the meaning of the word.


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