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shake vs turn on

turn on vs shake

shake is a noun but turn on is not a noun.

shake and turn on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
turn on No No Yes No
As verbs, turn on is a hyponym of shake; that is, turn on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shake:
  • shake: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
  • turn on: to evoke sexual feelings
shake (noun) turn on (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) turn on (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor become hostile towards
undermine or cause to waver get high, stoned, or drugged
bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking cause to operate by flipping a switch
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state to evoke sexual feelings
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
move or cause to move back and forth produce suddenly or automatically
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively be contingent on
move back and forth or sideways
get rid of
Difference between shake and turn on

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