Looking for the meaning of the word QUIVER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of QUIVER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Quiver
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old English cwifer ‘nimble, quick’. The initial qu- is probably symbolic of quick movement (as in quaver and quick)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkwɪvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
Short Definition:tremble or shake with slight rapid motion
Examples:- the tree's branches stopped quivering
- Juliet's lower lip quivered
Word: Quiver
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkwɪvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion
Short Definition:slight trembling movement
Examples:- she couldn't help the quiver in her voice
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