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The leaf began to quiver in the wind.
What does Quiver mean?
Quiver means to shake a little.
Dictionary definition
To quiver means to shake or tremble slightly, often because of cold, fear, excitement, or strong feeling.
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Quiver in a sentence
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His voice had a small quiver before the big performance.
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Writers use quiver to show a small trembling movement without saying exactly what caused it.
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The tiny flower seemed to ____ when the wind blew.
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Which word is an antonym or useful opposite of quiver?
Steady means not shaking, so it contrasts with quiver.
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kwiv · er · strongest beat: kwiv
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WordQuiver.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningQuiver means to shake a little.
ExampleExample: The leaf began to quiver in the wind.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kwiv · er
- Strongest beat
- kwiv
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kwiv.
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Quiver word family
Base word
quiver
verb
quivers
Shakes or trembles slightly.
verb
quivered
Shook or trembled slightly in the past.
verb
quivering
Shaking or trembling slightly.
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