shake

[ʃeɪk]

shake Definition

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

• vibrate
• tremble
• quiver
• jiggle
• jerk

Antonyms for shake

• steady
• still

Phrases with shake

• shake hands

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

  Example

  We shook hands and introduced ourselves.

• shake a leg

  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.'