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quiver

KWIH-vuh

Quiver (noun) means a case for carrying arrows. Example: “The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow.”

noun

A case for carrying arrows.

"The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow."

verb

To shake with small, rapid movements, often from cold, fear, or emotion.

"Her voice began to quiver as she read the eulogy."

"The leaves quivered in the light breeze."

How to Use Quiver

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the container archers carry arrows in, or a light trembling motion.

Common pairings

quiver with fear a quiver of arrows quiver of options (figurative)

Word Forms

more quiver comparative, quivered past tense, quivers plural, quivers plural, quivers singular, most quiver superlative

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Etymology

The arrow-case sense comes from Old Dutch by way of Anglo-Norman French; the shaking sense developed separately in Middle English.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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beat chill shaking thrill vibration quake trembling waver shiver tingle shudder flicker

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Rhymes for quiver

liver river giver diver fiver driver waiver sliver shiver Oliver deliver upriver

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “quiver” mean?

The word “quiver” means a case for carrying arrows. In plain terms, either the container archers carry arrows in, or a light trembling motion.

How do you pronounce “quiver”?

“Quiver” is pronounced KWIH-vuh (/ˈkwɪvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “quiver” in a sentence?

Here is “quiver” used in a sentence: “The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow.”

What part of speech is “quiver”?

Depending on how it is used, “quiver” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “quiver” come from?

The word “quiver” comes from French. The arrow-case sense comes from Old Dutch by way of Anglo-Norman French; the shaking sense developed separately in Middle English.

How many meanings does “quiver” have?

“Quiver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a case for carrying arrows.

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