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quivering

|quiv/er/ing|

/ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/

(quiver)

tremble or arrow case

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
quiver	quivers	quivers	quivered	quivered	quivering	quivering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'quiver' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'quiveren', where 'quiver' meant 'to tremble'.

Historical Evolution

'quiveren' transformed into the modern English word 'quiver'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to tremble', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'quiver'.

The leaves were quivering in the breeze.

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Adjective 1

trembling or shaking with a slight rapid motion.

Her voice was quivering with emotion.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45