shake

verb
UK: /ʃeɪk/
US: /ʃeɪk/

  1. To move something quickly up and down or from side to side.

    1. Shake the bottle before you open it, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. I often shake my head when I hear such ridiculous suggestions. [ ] [ ]

  2. To tremble or vibrate.

    1. The whole house began to shake during the earthquake. [ ] [ ]
    2. His hands shake so badly that he can barely write his name. [ ] [ ]

  3. To upset or frighten someone.

    1. The experience shook her up quite a bit. [ ] [ ]
    2. News of the accident really shook him. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stir vibrate tremble rattle agitate
shake noun

  1. A movement in which something is shaken.

    1. Give the salad dressing a good shake before serving. [ ] [ ]
    2. I felt a slight shake as the train started moving forward. [ ] [ ]

  2. A trembling movement.

    1. There was a shake in her voice as she spoke about the accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had a nervous shake that was difficult to control during his speech. [ ] [ ]

  3. A type of drink made by mixing milk, ice cream, and flavorings.

    1. I'd like a chocolate shake, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. She ordered a strawberry shake to enjoy on a hot afternoon. [ ] [ ]
shake phrasal-verb

  1. To get rid of something or someone.

    1. We need to shake off this cold weather soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective was determined to shake off the unwanted attention. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shake" in English means: To move something quickly up and down or from side to side., To tremble or vibrate., To upset or frighten someone..

The phonetic transcription of "shake" is /ʃeɪk/ in British English and /ʃeɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shake": stir, vibrate, tremble, rattle, agitate.

Example usage of "shake": "Shake the bottle before you open it, please.". More examples on the page.