English dictionary
shake
nounPronunciation
ˈʃeɪk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- causing to move repeatedly from side to side
noun
- a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
noun
- grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
noun
- a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
noun
- frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
noun
- building material used as siding or roofing
verb
- move with or as if with a tremor
verb
- undermine or cause to waver
verb
- bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
verb
- shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
verb
- stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
verb
- move back and forth or sideways
verb
- move or cause to move back and forth
verb
- shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
verb
- get rid of
Example sentences
his hands shook
my faith has been shaken
The bad news shook her hopes
He was shaken from his dreams
shake the salt out of the salt shaker
shake one's head
She shook her finger at the naughty students
The old enemies shook hands
Don't shake your fist at me!
These stories shook the community
the civil war shook the country
the ship was rocking
the tall building swayed
She rocked back and forth on her feet
The chemist shook the flask vigorously
My hands were shaking
The old engine was juddering
I couldn't shake the car that was following me