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quake vs shake

shake vs quake

quake and shake both are nouns.

quake and shake both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quake Yes No Yes No
shake Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shake is a hypernym of quake; that is, shake is a word with a broader meaning than quake:
  • quake: shake with seismic vibrations
  • shake: move or cause to move back and forth
Other hypernyms of quake include agitate.
quake (noun) shake (noun)
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
building material used as siding or roofing
quake (verb) shake (verb)
shake with fast, tremulous movements move with or as if with a tremor
shake with seismic vibrations undermine or cause to waver
bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
move or cause to move back and forth
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
move back and forth or sideways
get rid of
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