quiver
20 synonyms for quiver, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A case for carrying arrows.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A case for carrying arrows.
“The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow.”
How to use quiver
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
quiver with fear
a quiver of arrows
quiver of options (figurative)
Etymology
The arrow-case sense comes from Old Dutch by way of Anglo-Norman French; the shaking sense developed separately in Middle English.
Full origin of quiver →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.
