quake

//kweɪk//
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Verb

quakeInfinitive
quakePresent tense
quakedPast tense
quakedPast participle
quakingPresent participle
quakesThird-person singular
1

To shake or tremble, especially from fear, cold, or instability.

She quaked with fear when she heard the strange noise.

2

(Of the earth) to shake violently during an earthquake.

The ground quaked violently during the earthquake.

Noun

quakeSingular
quakesPlural
1

An earthquake.

The quake destroyed many buildings in the city.

2

A trembling or shaking movement.

She felt a quake in her hands from the cold.

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