Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Shake.
How to pronounce shake:
US
Shake - as a noun
Frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
milk shakemilkshake22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drink10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
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trill5Grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
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handclasp17handshake20handshaking23Shake - as a verb
Move or cause to move back and forth
Example: "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitate8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
Example: "The old engine was juddering"
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judder15Move back and forth or sideways
Example: "The ship was rocking"
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rock10sway10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move back and forthHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Undermine or cause to waver
Example: "My faith has been shaken"
Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Example: "These stories shook the community"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excite15stimulate11stir4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get rid of
Example: "I couldn't shake the car that was following me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escape fromshake offthrow offBring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
Example: "He was shaken from his dreams"
Shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
Example: "Shake one's head"
Example Sentences
"She could feel a slight shake in her hands."
"We ordered two shakes from the ice cream shop."
"I accidentally spilled my shake on the floor."
"The earthquake caused the buildings to tremble and shake."
"He was experiencing a shake in his voice due to nervousness."
Word Game Points
Is SHAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SHAKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shake is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is SHAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shake is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
