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shake vs reflex

reflex vs shake

shake and reflex both are nouns.

shake is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

shake is a verb but reflex is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
reflex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reflex is a hypernym of shake; that is, reflex is a word with a broader meaning than shake:
  • shake: a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
shake (noun) reflex (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
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 (adjective) reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
shake (verb) reflex (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor
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
Difference between shake and reflex

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