shake

Definition

  • v. move or cause to move back and forth
  • v. move with or as if with a tremor
  • v. undermine or cause to waver
  • v. get rid of

Word forms

Past tense
shook
Present participle
shaking
Past participle
shaken
Third person singular
shakes

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The sudden shake of the earthquake startled everyone in the room.

  2. vt.

    She decided to shake the bottle before pouring the drink.

  3. vi.

    He began to shake when he heard the loud noise outside.