shake
shake
move violently
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shake with English translation
shake usage examples
The earthquake will shake the small town for several seconds.
Землетрясение может трясти маленький город в течение нескольких секунд.
Strong winds shake the trees during the storm.
Сильный ветер в бурю может трясти деревья.
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shake belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
shake synonyms
What's the difference between shake / tremble / shiver / quiver / jolt / vibrate
involuntary small movements, often body parts, due to cold, fear, or emotion
His hands trembled when he opened the letter.
to shake slightly because of cold, fear, or excitement; often whole-body short movements
She shivered in the cold wind.
a slight, rapid tremble often of a voice, lip, or small body part, usually emotional
Her voice quivered with emotion.
a sudden, sharp movement or shock that causes abrupt displacement
The bus jolted and everyone stood up.
to move continuously and rapidly back and forth or up and down, often in small amplitude
The phone vibrated on the table.
to shake causing a series of quick sounds; short, rattling impacts
The loose window rattled in the wind.
to move unsteadily from side to side or up and down, often implying imbalance
The table wobbled because one leg was short.
to move slowly back and forth or to influence someone’s opinion; gentle rocking
The trees swayed in the breeze.
a strong, involuntary shake often caused by disgust, fear, or horror
He shuddered at the memory.
to disturb or stir up (emotionally) or to shake/stir a liquid; somewhat more formal
They agitated the mixture until it blended.
to mix by moving something around in a circular motion; less about violent shaking, more about mixing
Stir the soup for a few minutes.
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How to pronounce shake and what this word means
shake means shake. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce shake
/tə ˈʃeɪk/
shake translation
shake
shake examples
The earthquake will shake the small town for several seconds.
shake transcription
/tə ˈʃeɪk/, /ˈʃeɪk/
Questions about this word
shake meaning: what does it mean?
move violently
shake pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
shake is pronounced as /tə ˈʃeɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
shake definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The earthquake will shake the small town for several seconds. Translation: Землетрясение может трясти маленький город в течение нескольких секунд.
Is shake part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, shake can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is shake part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, shake can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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