shook

[ʃʊk]

shook Definition

past tense of shake, to move quickly up and down or from side to side in a way that causes loss of balance or to cause something to do this.

Using shook: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shook" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I shook the bottle before opening it.

• Example

  The earthquake shook the entire city.

• Example

  She was so nervous that her hands shook.

• Example

  He shook his head in disbelief.

shook Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shook

• jolted
• jarred
• quivered

Phrases with shook

• shake someone's hand

  to greet someone by clasping their hand with your own

  Example

  It's customary to shake someone's hand when you meet them for the first time.

• shake a leg

  to hurry up or get moving

  Example

  Come on, let's shake a leg or we'll be late for the movie.

• shake things up

  to make changes in order to improve a situation or to make it more interesting

  Example

  The new CEO is planning to shake things up at the company.

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Summary: shook in Brief

'Shook' [ʃʊk] is the past tense of 'shake,' meaning to move quickly up and down or from side to side, causing loss of balance. It can also mean to cause something to do this. Examples include shaking a bottle, shaking someone's hand, or shaking things up to make changes. Synonyms include jolted, jarred, and quivered.