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I shiver when the wind is cold.
What does Shiver mean?
shake slightly.
Dictionary definition
To shake a little from cold, fear, or excitement.
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Shiver in a sentence
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The puppy began to shiver after stepping out of the rain.
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The author used shiver to show fear without explaining it directly.
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What does shiver mean?
Shiver means shake slightly.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to shiver?
Tremble is close in meaning to shiver in this context.
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WordShiver.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningShiver means shake slightly.
ExampleExample: I shiver when the wind is cold.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- shiv · er
- Strongest beat
- shiv
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on shiv.
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Hint for students
Shiver means to shake a little, usually because of cold, fear, or strong emotion.
Common mix-up
Shiver is not the same as shake in every sentence. Shake can be large or on purpose; shiver is usually a small, quick shaking from cold or fear.
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Write one sentence that shows shiver without using the word shiver. Model sentence: The chilly air made my shoulders tremble and my teeth chatter. Clue words: chilly air, tremble, teeth chatter Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show small shaking from cold, fear, or emotion?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I began to shiver when the cold wind blew through my coat." Why does shiver fit better than stretch?
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