Looking for the meaning of the word SHIVER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHIVER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Shiver
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English chivere, perhaps an alteration of dialect chavele ‘to chatter’, from Old English ceafl ‘jaw’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɪvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
Short Definition:shake slightly and uncontrollably as result of being cold or excited
Examples:- they shivered in the damp foggy cold
Word: Shiver
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɪvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a momentary trembling movement
Short Definition:momentary trembling movement
Examples:- she gave a little shiver as the wind flicked at her bare arms
- the way he looked at her sent shivers down her spine
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