quaking
Quaking (adjective) means shaking uncontrollably, typically from fear, cold, or shock. Example: “He stood there quaking, too frightened to speak.”
How to Use Quaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTrembling or shaking, usually from fear or cold.
Word Forms
quakings plural
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He stood there _____, too frightened to speak.
Etymology
From Old English cwacung, the noun form of "quake."
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What does “quaking” mean?
The word “quaking” means shaking uncontrollably, typically from fear, cold, or shock. In plain terms, trembling or shaking, usually from fear or cold.
How do you use “quaking” in a sentence?
Here is “quaking” used in a sentence: “He stood there quaking, too frightened to speak.”
What part of speech is “quaking”?
Depending on how it is used, “quaking” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “quaking” come from?
The word “quaking” comes from Old English. From Old English cwacung, the noun form of "quake.".
How many meanings does “quaking” have?
“Quaking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shaking uncontrollably, typically from fear, cold, or shock.
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