Verb, Noun
2. Definitions:Verb: (1) Move quickly and jerkily up and down or to and fro. (2) Cause to move in this way by shaking. (3) (of a persons voice) tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Noun: An act of shaking something.
3. Pronunciations:US: /ʃeɪk/
UK: /ʃeɪk/
4. Origin and Usage:The word "shake" originated from the Old English word "sceacan" which means "to move something to and fro". Shake has been used as a verb and a noun since the 13th century. It is commonly used to describe a quick and jerky movement. Shake can also be used to describe a persons voice that trembles due to nervousness or emotion.
5. Synonyms:Verb: Tremble, Jiggle, Quiver, Vibrate, Waggle
Noun: Tremor, Quake, Jolt, Jiggle, Vibration
6. Related Words:Break, Quake, Snake, Stake, Skate
7. Example Sentences:Verb: (1) The dog shook its wet fur all over the carpet. (2) She shook the bottle to mix the ingredients. (3) Her voice shook as she delivered the eulogy.
Noun: The earthquake caused a violent shake that lasted for several minutes.