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shook

|shook|

B1

/ʃʊk/

(shake)

move back and forth

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
shakeshakesshookshakenshakingshakes
Etymology
Etymology Information

'shook' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sceacan', where 'sceacan' meant 'to move quickly'.

Historical Evolution

'sceacan' transformed into the Middle English word 'shaken', and eventually became the modern English word 'shake'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move quickly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause to move back and forth'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense of 'shake'.

He shook the bottle before opening it.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41