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shivering vs shaky

shaky vs shivering

shivering is a noun but shaky is not a noun.

shivering and shaky both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shivering Yes Yes No No
shaky No Yes No No
As adjectives, shivering and shaky are synonyms defined as:
  • shivering and shaky: vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
Other synonyms of shivering include trembling.
shivering (noun) shaky (noun)
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
shivering (adjective) shaky (adjective)
vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze 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
Difference between shivering and shaky

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