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Jitters
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Simple meaning
What does Jitters mean?
Jitters means nervous, shaky feelings.
Dictionary definition
A nervous or shaky feeling, especially before something important.
Example sentences
Jitters in a sentence
easy
I had jitters before the spelling quiz.
medium
Taking deep breaths helped calm her jitters.
hard
The speaker's jitters faded after the audience smiled.
Synonyms
Words like Jitters
nervesUse for a nervous feeling before a challenge.
anxietyUse for worry or nervousness, especially in a stronger sense.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmUse for a peaceful or steady feeling.
confidenceUse when someone feels sure and ready.
Word family
Jitters word family
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Practice 1
What does jitters mean?
Jitters means nervous, shaky feelings.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jitters correctly?
The correct sentence uses jitters in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jitters?
Nerves is close in meaning to jitters in this context.
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