shudder
|shud/der|
B2
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/ˈʃʌdər/
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/ˈʃʌdə/
tremble with fear or cold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shudder' originates from Middle English 'schoderen', which is akin to the Old English 'scēadan', meaning 'to separate'.
Historical Evolution
'schoderen' transformed into the modern English word 'shudder'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to separate or divide', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to tremble or shake'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a convulsive tremor of the body.
A shudder ran through him as he stepped into the cold water.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45