Quiver
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verb
,
noun
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(As a verb)
Quiver ( verb )
- To shake or tremble slightly.
- To vibrate or oscillate rapidly.
- To feel a sudden strong emotion.
Origin:
The word "quiver" is derived from old english word "cwifer" meaning "a container for arrows". it was used to describe the physical action of a container shaking or vibrating, which led to the use of the word to describe the motion of a person or object that is shaking or trembling.
Examples:
- Her voice quivered with emotion as she spoke.
- The leaves of the tree quivered in the wind.
- His hand quivered as he reached for the glass.
- The sound of the music made the floor quiver.
- The whole building quivered as the earthquake hit.
(As a noun)
Quiver ( noun )
- To shake or tremble slightly.
- To vibrate or oscillate rapidly.
- To feel a sudden strong emotion.
Origin:
The word "quiver" is derived from old english word "cwifer" meaning "a container for arrows". it was used to describe the physical action of a container shaking or vibrating, which led to the use of the word to describe the motion of a person or object that is shaking or trembling.
Examples:
- Her voice quivered with emotion as she spoke.
- The leaves of the tree quivered in the wind.
- His hand quivered as he reached for the glass.
- The sound of the music made the floor quiver.
- The whole building quivered as the earthquake hit.