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shaking

Pronunciation: [ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ]

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Learn how to use shaking in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move something back and forth or up and down quickly. It's like when you hold a toy and wiggle it around with your hands.

Example

She is shaking the bottle to mix the juice.

Example

He is not shaking his head in disagreement; he actually agrees with the plan.

Example

Why are you shaking the tree to get the apples?

Context: “physical sensation”

(noun) the act of moving something quickly back and forth. It's that movement you feel in your hands when you jolt or tremble.

Example

The shaking of the ground made everyone feel excited.

Example

The shaking of the leaves did not make me feel scared; it was just the wind.

Example

Did you feel the shaking before the loud roar of the thunder?

Context: “emotion”

(noun) a feeling of fear or nervousness that makes your body tremble. This can happen when you are scared or excited.

Example

She felt a shaking in her hands when she went on stage to speak.

Example

He wasn’t shaking with fear during the scary movie; he was laughing instead.

Example

Are you feeling any shaking in your body when you take the test?

How to pronounce shaking

Pronunciation: [ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ]

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