shaking
Shaking (noun) means a trembling or vibrating movement. Example: “The shaking of the earth lasted almost a minute.”
How to Use Shaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA trembling motion — the noun form of "shake".
Word Forms
shakings plural
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What does “shaking” mean?
The word “shaking” means a trembling or vibrating movement. In plain terms, a trembling motion — the noun form of "shake".
How do you pronounce “shaking”?
“Shaking” is pronounced SHAY-kihng (/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “shaking” in a sentence?
Here is “shaking” used in a sentence: “The shaking of the earth lasted almost a minute.”
What part of speech is “shaking”?
“Shaking” is a noun.
Is “shaking” a common word?
“Shaking” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between shaking and trembling?
Shaking is the general word for any trembling or vibrating movement, from a wobbling table to shaking hands. Trembling is a slight, rapid, involuntary shaking, usually of the body, caused by fear, cold, weakness, or strong emotion.
What is the difference between shaking and shivering?
Shivering is a specific kind of shaking: the body's rapid, involuntary trembling in response to cold or sometimes fever. Shaking is the broader term and can describe any trembling or vibrating movement, whatever its cause.
What is the difference between shaking and vibration?
Vibration usually describes small, rapid, regular oscillations, often mechanical, such as a phone's vibration or engine vibration. Shaking tends to be larger and less regular, and it is the natural word for bodies, buildings, and objects moved with force.