quiver

/'kwivə/

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Word: Quiver

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Basic Definitions:

1. As a Noun:

   • A case for holding arrows: A quiver is a container where arrows are kept. Archers use this to carry their arrows while they are out shooting.
   • A shaky motion: It can also refer to a slight shaking or trembling movement. For example, you might notice a quiver in someone's voice when they are nervous.
   • An almost pleasurable sensation of fright: Sometimes, people may feel a quiver when they are excited or scared, like during a scary movie.

2. As a Verb:

   • To shake or move with a regular motion: When something quivers, it moves back and forth or up and down in a quick, often gentle way. For example, a leaf might quiver in the wind.
   • To shake with fast, tremulous movements: You might say your hands quiver when you are cold or nervous.

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun: You can use "quiver" to talk about both the physical object and the action of shaking.
  • Example: "He reached for his quiver to get an arrow."
• As a verb: Use "quiver" to describe something that shakes or trembles.
  • Example: "Her voice quivered with emotion as she spoke."

Example Sentences:

• Noun: "The archer carried his quiver full of arrows."
• Verb: "The candle flame quivered in the breeze."

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or poetry, "quiver" can describe emotional states, illustrating feelings of anxiety, excitement, or anticipation.
  • Example: "A quiver of anticipation ran through the crowd as the concert was about to begin."

Word Variants:

• Quivering (adjective and present participle): Shaking or trembling.
  • Example: "He had a quivering voice while giving his speech."
• Quivered (past tense): The past form of quiver.
  • Example: "She quivered with delight when she heard the surprise."

Different Meanings:

• In a figurative sense, "quiver" can describe a person’s emotional response.
  • Example: "A quiver of fear passed through her as she entered the dark room."

Synonyms:

• For the noun:
  • Container: "pouch"
  • Tremble: "shudder"
• For the verb:
  • Shake: "tremble"
  • Flicker: "flutter"

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While "quiver" does not have widely used idioms or phrasal verbs, you might encounter phrases like:
  • "Quiver with excitement" to describe someone who is very excited about something.
  • "Quiver in fear" to describe someone who is scared.

Summary:

"Quiver" can refer to both a physical object used for carrying arrows and a verb describing shaking or trembling. It can express both physical movement and emotional responses.

Academic

Noun

1. the act of vibrating
2. case for holding arrows
3. a shaky motion
   • the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
4. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
   • a frisson of surprise shot through him

Verb

1. move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
   • the city pulsated with music and excitement
2. move back and forth very rapidly
   • the candle flickered
3. shake with fast, tremulous movements
   • His nostrils palpitated

Synonyms

• vibration
• quivering
• shaking
• shakiness
• trembling
• palpitation
• frisson
• shiver
• chill
• shudder
• thrill
• tingle
• pulsate
• beat
• flicker
• waver
• flitter
• flutter
• quake
• palpitate