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toppling

|top-pling|

🇺🇸

/ˈtɑːplɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈtɒplɪŋ/

(topple)

cause to fall

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
topple	topples	toppled	toppled	toppling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'topple' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'toplen', where 'top' meant 'to fall over'.

Historical Evolution

'toplen' transformed into the modern English word 'topple'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fall over', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause to fall'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to cause something to become unsteady and fall over.

The strong wind toppled the tree.

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Verb 2

present participle form of 'topple'.

The statue is toppling over.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41