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shake vs shaky

shaky vs shake

shake is a noun but shaky is not a noun.

shake is not an adjective while shaky is an adjective.

shake is a verb but shaky is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
shaky No Yes No No
shake (noun) shaky (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 (adjective) shaky (adjective)
not secure; beset with difficulties
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
shake (verb) shaky (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 shaky

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