teetered

[US]/ˈtiːtə(r)d/
[UK]/ˈtiːtərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to stand or move unsteadily; to play on a seesaw; to be on the edge of disaster or danger; to be close to falling

Phrases & Collocations

teetered on edge

teetered dangerously

teetered between choices

teetered precariously

teetered on brink

teetered ever closer

teetered in place

teetered with uncertainty

teetered on tiptoes

Example Sentences

the child teetered on the edge of the playground slide.

she teetered between two choices, unsure of which to pick.

the tower teetered dangerously in the strong wind.

he teetered on his bicycle as he learned to ride.

the balance beam made her teeter as she tried to cross.

they teetered on the brink of a decision that could change everything.

the stack of books teetered before finally falling over.

as the boat teetered on the waves, everyone held on tight.

she teetered on high heels, trying to keep her balance.

the negotiations teetered on the edge of collapse.

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