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quake vs earthquake

earthquake vs quake

quake and earthquake both are nouns.

quake is a verb but earthquake is not a verb.

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

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