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shivering vs shiver

shiver vs shivering

shivering and shiver both are nouns.

shivering is an adjective but shiver is not an adjective.

shivering is not a verb while shiver is a verb.

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

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