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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
1
A case for carrying arrows.
"The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow."
verb
1
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 notesIn 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)
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Word forms
- Plural
- quivers
- Third person singular
- quivers
- Past tense
- quivered
- Comparative
- more quiver
- Superlative
- most quiver
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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.
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Rhymes for quiver
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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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