Quaked: meaning, definitions and examples

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quaked

 

[ kwākt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

earthquake event

To quake means to shake or tremble, often as a response to an earthquake or similar disturbance. It can also refer to the act of producing a quavering sound or to feel fear or anxiety. Quaking is commonly associated with the motion of the earth during seismic activity. This term can also convey a sense of intense emotional disturbance or excitement.

Synonyms

quiver, shake, shudder, tremble, vibrate

Examples of usage

  • The ground quaked beneath our feet during the earthquake.
  • She quaked with fear when she entered the haunted house.
  • The stage quaked with the powerful beats of the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "quaked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tremido

🇮🇳 भूकंप के कारण कांपना

🇩🇪 geschüttelt

🇮🇩 guncang

🇺🇦 тремтів

🇵🇱 drżał

🇯🇵 揺れた

🇫🇷 tremblé

🇪🇸 tembló

🇹🇷 sarsıldı

🇰🇷 떨렸다

🇸🇦 اهتز

🇨🇿 zatřásl

🇸🇰 zatriasol

🇨🇳 震动了

🇸🇮 zatrese

🇮🇸 skalf

🇰🇿 дүрсілдеді

🇬🇪 ქანცა

🇦🇿 sarsıldı

🇲🇽 tembló

Etymology

The word 'quake' originates from the Old English word 'cwacian', which means 'to shake or tremble'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English 'quaken', which retained the same meaning. The term has been in use since at least the 14th century and is commonly associated with seismic activity. The verb form captures both physical shaking, often experienced during earthquakes, and emotional trembling observed in response to fear or anxiety. Additionally, the word is related to other Germanic languages, with similar roots appearing in the Dutch 'kwaken' and German 'quaken', further reflecting its historical usage in describing shaking or trembling in both literal and metaphorical senses.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,831 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.