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earthquake vs quake

quake vs earthquake

earthquake and quake both are nouns.

earthquake is not a verb while quake is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
earthquake Yes No No No
quake Yes No Yes No
As nouns, earthquake and quake are synonyms defined as:
  • earthquake and quake: shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
Other synonyms of earthquake include seism, temblor.
earthquake (noun) quake (noun)
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
earthquake (verb) quake (verb)
shake with fast, tremulous movements
shake with seismic vibrations
Difference between earthquake and quake

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