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shiver vs shivering

shivering vs shiver

shiver and shivering both are nouns.

shiver is not an adjective while shivering is an adjective.

shiver is a verb but shivering is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shiver Yes No Yes No
shivering Yes Yes No No
shiver (noun) shivering (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
shiver (adjective) shivering (adjective)
vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
shiver (verb) shivering (verb)
shake, as from cold
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Difference between shiver and shivering

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