Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   falter

   /ˈfɔːltə/

   verb

   • 1. lose strength or momentum: "the music faltered, stopped, and started up again" Similar hesitatedelaydrag one's feetstallthink twiceget cold feetchange one's mindwaveroscillatefluctuatevacillatebe undecidedbe indecisivebe irresolutesee-sawyo-yohaverhum and hawinformal:sit on the fencedilly-dallyshilly-shallypussyfoot aroundblow hot and coldrare:tergiversate
   • ▪ speak hesitantly: "‘A-Adam?’ he faltered" Similar stammerstutterstumblespeak haltinglyhesitatepausehaltsplutterflounderblunderfumble
   • ▪ move unsteadily or hesitantly: "he faltered and finally stopped in mid-stride"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘stammer’ and ‘stagger’): perhaps from the verb fold1 (which was occasionally used of the faltering of the legs or tongue) + -ter as in totter.

   Derivatives

   • 1. falterer noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

   • F

     4

   • A

     1

   • L

     1

   • T

     1

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFALTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   FALTER definition: 1. to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop: 2. to move awkwardly as if you might…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › falterFalter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › falter

   • Cached

   The meaning of FALTER is to walk unsteadily : stumble. How to use falter in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Falter.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFALTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Definition of 'falter' Word Frequency. falter. (fɔːltəʳ ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense falters , present participle faltering , past tense, past participle faltered. 1. verb. If something falters, it loses power or strength in an uneven way, or no longer makes much progress.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfalter verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   Definition of falter verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › falterFALTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › falter

   • Cached

   Falter definition: to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way. See examples of FALTER used in a sentence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFALTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   FALTER meaning: 1. to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop: 2. to move awkwardly as if you might…. Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFALTER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

   • Cached

   FALTER definition: 1. to stop being confident, powerful, or successful: 2. to pause, make mistakes, or seem weak when…. Learn more.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › falters'FALTER Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › falters'

   • Cached

   Falter definition: to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way. See examples of FALTER used in a sentence.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › falterFalter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › falter

    Falter means to hesitate, stumble, or waver, and everything from faith to voices can do it. So if you want to keep your bride or groom happy, it's best not to falter when it's your turn to say "I do."

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFALTER - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionary

    • Cached

    A complete guide to the word "FALTER": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.