tremble — to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often due to fear, cold, or weakness
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often due to fear, cold, or weakness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrembl/
Example Sentences
- I tremble every time I think about the civil service exam results.
- My legs trembled so much during the interview that I looked like I was dancing.
- The old building trembled slightly during the earthquake.
tremble
VERB[/ˈtrembl/]
to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often due to fear, cold, or weakness
Her hands tremble as she opens the exam results envelope.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tremble derives from Latin tremere, meaning 'to shake or quiver'. The Romans coined this term to describe the physical shaking observed in response to cold or fear. The word passed through French (trembler) before entering English as 'tremble'.
Breakdown
Latin tremere (to shake) + Old French suffix -er → tremble. The root tremere is onomatopoetic in nature, imitating the sound and sensation of trembling.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I tremble every time I think about the civil service exam results.”
“My legs trembled so much during the interview that I looked like I was dancing.”
“The old building trembled slightly during the earthquake.”
“Even the toughest examiner's pen trembled when he saw my terrible handwriting.”
📚Related Words
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.