falter — to become weaker or less effective; to hesitate or waver
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become weaker or less effective; to hesitate or waver
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːltər/
Korean meaning: 약해지다, 비틀거리다, 망설이다
Korean pronunciation: 폴-터 (강세: 폴)
Example Sentences
- The student's presentation began to falter when he forgot his notes at home.
- Even the strongest athletes can falter under extreme pressure.
- Her diet plan started to falter when she discovered the office vending machine.
falter
VERB//ˈfɔːltər//
to become weaker or less effective; to hesitate or waver
Strength failing, stumbling forward
Her steps falter before the altar
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'falteren', possibly influenced by Old Norse 'faltr' (weak, defective) or related to the verb 'fall'. The exact origin is uncertain but likely has Scandinavian roots.
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📝Examples
“The student's presentation began to falter when he forgot his notes at home.”
“Even the strongest athletes can falter under extreme pressure.”
“Her diet plan started to falter when she discovered the office vending machine.”
“The company's growth began to falter due to increased competition.”
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