English · Daily Life
shake
/ʃeɪk/
[/ʃeɪk/]
to move quickly side to side
Beginnerverb
Definition
To shake means to move something quickly up and down or side to side.
Example
Shake the bottle before you open it.
Shake the bottle before you open it.
Etymology
From Old English 'sceacan' meaning to shake.
How & Where It’s Used
Common verb for quick back-and-forth movement.