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quake

Pronunciation: [kweɪk]

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Learn how to use quake in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “natural disasters”

(noun) a sudden shaking or trembling of the ground caused by movement under the earth's surface. Like when the earth shakes during an earthquake.

Example

The quake was felt across the region, but luckily there was no major damage.

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The town was not prepared for such a powerful quake and suffered significant destruction.

Example

Have you ever experienced a quake before?

Context: “natural disasters”

(verb) to shake or tremble violently from movement under the earth's surface. Like when the ground shakes during an earthquake.

Example

The whole house quaked as the earthquake struck.

Example

The ground did not quake at all during the storm.

Example

What causes the ground to quake during an earthquake?

How to pronounce quake

Pronunciation: [kweɪk]

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