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shake vs modify

modify vs shake

shake is a noun but modify is not a noun.

shake and modify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
modify No No Yes No
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of shake; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than shake:
  • shake: bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
  • modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of shake include alter, change.
shake (noun) modify (noun)
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
shake (verb) modify (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor make less severe or harsh or extreme
undermine or cause to waver add a modifier to a constituent
bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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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