shaking Meaning & Definition
What Does Shaking Mean?
Shaking is a verb that means present participle and gerund of shake. As a noun, it means A movement that shakes.
Shaking at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈʃeɪkɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | tremor, quiver and unsteady |
| Plural | shakings |
Shaking Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of shake
Shaking as a Noun
- A movement that shakes.
Verb
- To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere.
- To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no".
- To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
to shake fruit down from a tree
- To disturb emotionally; to shock.
He was shaken by what had happened.
- To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).
I can't shake the feeling that I forgot something.
- To move from side to side.
She shook with grief.
- (usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
OK, let's shake on it.
- To dance.
She was shaking it on the dance floor.
- To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
to shake a note in music
- To threaten to overthrow.
The experience shook my religious belief.
- To be agitated; to lose firmness.
Synonyms of Shaking
Antonyms of Shaking
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Shaking in a Sentence
He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere.
Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no".
to shake fruit down from a tree
He was shaken by what had happened.
I can't shake the feeling that I forgot something.
She shook with grief.
OK, let's shake on it.
She was shaking it on the dance floor.
to shake a note in music
The experience shook my religious belief.
Word Forms & Grammar
shaking
shaking (plural shakings)
Words That Rhyme With Shaking
How to Pronounce Shaking
Shaking is pronounced //ˈʃeɪkɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Shaking
Is shaking a verb or a noun?
Shaking is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for shaking?
You can replace shaking with words such as tremor, quiver and unsteady. See the full list of shaking synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of shaking?
The plural of shaking is shakings.