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The correct spelling is shaken.
How to pronounce shaken
/ˈʃeɪkən/
verbIPA: /ˈʃeɪkən/
Say it like: Sha-ken
The correct spelling is shaken. To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. For example: "He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere."
Usage Examples
“He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere.”
“Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no".”
“to shake fruit down from a tree”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
- 2.To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
- 3.To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
- 4.To disturb emotionally; to shock.
- 5.To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).
adjective
- 1.In a state of shock or trauma.
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