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Shaking - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Shaking means moving quickly back and forth or up and down, often uncontrollably. It can describe physical movements, like trembling from cold or fear, or objects vibrating.

shaking

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/ /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

Definition:

Moving quickly back and forth or up and down; trembling or vibrating.

Synonyms:

trembling, quivering, shuddering, vibrating

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

steady, still

Common Collocations:

shaking hands, shaking head, shaking voice, shaking ground

Derivatives:

shake, shaker, shaken

Usage Tips:

Use "shaking" to describe rapid movement or trembling, often due to fear, cold, or excitement.

Common Phrases:

shake a leg, shake it off, shake things up

Etymology:

From Old English "sceacan," meaning to move rapidly back and forth or to tremble.

Examples:

  • 1. She was shaking with fear during the storm.
  • 2. The dog kept shaking its wet fur after the bath.
  • 3. His hands were shaking as he opened the letter.
  • 4. The earthquake left the ground shaking for minutes.

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