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Shake Definition & Meaning

1. To move rapidly back and forth or up and down: the earthquake made the ground shake.

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2. To cause to tremble or vibrate: she shook the rug to get rid of the dirt.

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3. To disturb or upset: the bad news shook her confidence.

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4. To greet or say goodbye to someone by vigorously moving their hand up and down: he shook my hand before leaving.

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5. To mix or blend by shaking: she shook the salad dressing before pouring it over the greens. example sentence: the earthquake shook the entire city and caused buildings to collapse.

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Examples of the word shake used in sentences.

  • I like to shake my body when I hear my favorite song. (Personal preferences)
  • Don't shake hands with people who have colds, or you might catch the virus. (Health advice)
  • The little girl was scared when she saw the thunder shake the windows. (Weather phenomenon)
  • The earthquake shook the entire city and caused a lot of damage. (Natural disaster)
  • Please shake the bottle before opening it, or the liquid inside will not be mixed well. (Instructions)
  • I was so nervous during the job interview that my hands started to shake.
  • Can you please shake the snow off your boots before you come inside?
  • Would you like a milkshake with your burger and fries?
  • Shake the salad dressing well before you pour it over the vegetables.
  • The earthquake was so strong that it made the ground shake for minutes.
  • The bartender shook the cocktail shaker vigorously to mix up the ingredients.
  • The football team managed to shake off their losing streak with a hard-fought victory.
  • After the earthquake, the entire city was left trembling and shaking.
  • The actor had a bad case of stage fright and his hands were visibly shaking.
  • She tried to shake off her nervousness before the job interview.
  • He gave the bottle a good shake before opening it to make sure the contents were mixed well.
  • The news of her father's illness shook her to the core, and she immediately rushed to be by his side.
  • The earthquake was so strong that it made the entire building shake violently.
  • The thunderstorm was so loud that it made the windows shake with each clap of thunder.
  • She was so nervous that her hands started to shake uncontrollably.
  • As the earthquake shook the ground beneath us, I felt a sense of fear and uncertainty wash over me.
  • After a long day of hiking, my legs were shaking from exhaustion as I finally reached the summit.
  • I could feel my hands shake with anticipation as I prepared to give my speech in front of the large audience.
  • The sound of the cocktail shaker shaking up my favorite drink always brings a smile to my face.
  • I couldn't help but laugh as my friend's dog shook off the water from his fur after taking a dip in the lake.
  • The loud music at the concert made the crowd jump and shake with excitement.
  • The new boss came in and shook up the company, making a lot of changes to improve efficiency.
  • She always feels a bit jittery before a job interview, so she shakes her nerves off.
  • The earthquake was so strong that it made the entire building shake violently.
  • Her hands shook as she held the letter from the hospital, afraid of what it might say.
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