What does staggered mean?
Staggered means simple past and past participle of stagger.
Staggered
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of stagger.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of stagger
- Astonished; taken aback.
- Arranged in a way that is not uniform.
- (rail transport, of platforms at a station) Not directly opposite each other.
Example Sentences
The drunk staggered to the end of the bar before he collapsed.
The U.S. Senate holds staggered elections, with only one third of the seats being filled every two years.
Many of the wayside stations have staggered platforms, a common arrangement on the S.E.R.
The line now veers slightly south through a wooded cutting before arriving at the staggered platforms of Stocksmoor station (6½ miles) and a further ¾-mile stretch of level track leads to Shepley & Shelley (7¼ miles).
Synonyms for staggered
Antonyms for staggered
Related Words
Word Forms
- more staggered
- most staggered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for staggered?
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What is the opposite of staggered?
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How do you use staggered in a sentence?
The drunk staggered to the end of the bar before he collapsed.
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