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shaking

The correct spelling is shaking.

How to pronounce shaking

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

Say it like: Sha-kin-g

The correct spelling is shaking. 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. 1.To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
  2. 2.To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
  3. 3.To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
  4. 4.To disturb emotionally; to shock.
  5. 5.To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).

noun

  1. 1.A movement that shakes.

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