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shake

[ʃeɪk]

shake Definition

  • 1to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down in short movements
  • 2to make a quick movement with something, especially to mix or loosen it
  • 3to cause someone or something to feel nervous, frightened, or upset

Using shake: Examples

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

  • Example

    She shook the rug to get rid of the dust.

  • Example

    He shook his head to indicate disagreement.

  • Example

    The earthquake shook the entire city.

  • Example

    I'm so nervous that I can't stop shaking.

  • Example

    Can you shake the salad dressing for me?

shake Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shake

Antonyms for shake

Phrases with shake

  • to greet or say goodbye to someone by taking their hand and moving it up and down

    Example

    We shook hands and introduced ourselves.

  • to hurry up or start moving quickly

    Example

    Come on, let's shake a leg or we'll be late!

  • shake things up

    to make changes in a situation or organization in order to improve it

    Example

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

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Summary: shake in Brief

The verb 'shake' [ʃeɪk] means to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down, or to make a quick movement with something. It can also mean to cause someone or something to feel nervous, frightened, or upset. Examples include 'She shook the rug to get rid of the dust,' and 'I'm so nervous that I can't stop shaking.' Phrases include 'shake hands,' 'shake a leg,' and 'shake things up.'

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