verb
shake
SHAYK
verb
1
To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
"Shake the bottle well before opening."
"The whole building shook during the earthquake."
2
To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
"She shook her head in disbelief at the news."
3
To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
"The accident really shook him up."
4
To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
"He finally managed to shake off his cold."
noun
1
A thick drink made by blending ice cream (or milk) with flavoring.
"She ordered a strawberry shake with her burger."
2
A shaking movement or tremor.
"There was a slight shake in his voice as he spoke."
How to Use Shake
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo move rapidly back and forth, or (as a drink) a milkshake.
Common pairings
shake hands
shake one's head
milk shake
shake something off
Word Forms
shook past tense, shaked past tense, shooketh past tense, shaken past tense, shooken past tense, shakes plural, Shakes plural, shakes singular
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Etymology
From Old English sceacan, going back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to shake or escape" — related to "shock".