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quake
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- pronunciation:
- kweIk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
quakes, quaking, quaked |
| definition 1: |
to tremble, shake, or shiver.
Jack quaked with fright when he heard the giant roar.- synonyms:
- shudder, tremble
- similar words:
- quiver, shake, shiver, wobble
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| definition 2: |
to shake or tremble.
The buildings and ground quaked, causing a lot of damage in the city.- similar words:
- quiver, rock, shake, shudder, sway, tremble, wobble
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an earthquake.
There was a huge quake in California three years ago.- synonyms:
- earthquake
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| related words: |
tremor |
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| derivation: |
quakingly (adv.) |
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