Shake ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Shake ( verb )

1. To move or cause to move back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements.
2. To cause to become loose or unsteady.
3. To remove something by shaking it.

Origin:

Old english sceacan; related to old norse skaka to shake, old high german scacchōn to quiver.

Examples:

1. He shook the snow off his boots.
2. She shook the ketchup bottle to get more out.
3. I shook the tree to make the apples fall.
4. The earthquake shook the building.
5. He shook his head to indicate no.

(As a noun)

Shake ( noun )

1. To move or cause to move back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements.
2. To cause to become loose or unsteady.
3. To remove something by shaking it.

Origin:

Old english sceacan; related to old norse skaka to shake, old high german scacchōn to quiver.

Examples:

1. He shook the snow off his boots.
2. She shook the ketchup bottle to get more out.
3. I shook the tree to make the apples fall.
4. The earthquake shook the building.
5. He shook his head to indicate no.