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shake
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- pronunciation:
- sheIk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- shake hands
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
shakes, shaking, shook, shaken |
| definition 1: |
to move back and forth or up and down with quick motions.
The leaves on the tree were shaking in the wind.The earthquake made the ground shake.- synonyms:
- quake, quiver
- similar words:
- flutter, rock, sway, tremble, twitch, vibrate, wiggle, wobble
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| definition 2: |
to move (something) back and forth or up and down with quick, jerky motions.
Shake the juice before you pour it.
- similar words:
- agitate, quiver, rock, sway, twitch, vibrate, wag, wiggle
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| definition 3: |
to tremble with cold; shiver.
She began to shake without her coat.- synonyms:
- quake, shiver, tremble
- similar words:
- quiver, shudder
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| definition 4: |
to take the hand of another in greeting or congratulations.
In this country it is considered friendly to shake when you are introduced to someone.
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| definition 5: |
to cause to tremble; vibrate.
The earthquake shook the ground.- synonyms:
- sway, vibrate
- similar words:
- rock
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| definition 6: |
to take or grasp in greeting.
We said hello and shook hands.- similar words:
- clasp, grasp
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| definition 7: |
to remove by quick movements.
Gail shook the leaves from the branch.- similar words:
- dislodge, knock
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| definition 8: |
to upset; disturb.
The news of her accident shook him.- synonyms:
- agitate, disturb, upset
- antonyms:
- soothe
- similar words:
- convulse, distress, jar, shock, stagger, trouble
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| related words: |
arouse, bump, churn, jolt, move, quake, startle, thrash, throb, toss |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of shaking or trembling.
The dog gave his tail a shake.- synonyms:
- quiver, shiver, sway, tremor
- similar words:
- shudder
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| definition 2: |
a drink made by shaking its ingredients together.
Kids love milk shakes. |
| related words: |
twitch |
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| phrase: |
shake hands |
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