How Do You Spell QUAKE?

Pronunciation: [kwˈe͡ɪk] (IPA)

The word "quake" is spelled with a "qu" which represents the phoneme /kw/. The "a" is pronounced as /eɪ/ which sounds like "ay". Lastly, the "k" represents the phoneme /k/. So when you put it all together, "quake" is pronounced as /kweɪk/ or "kwayk". This word refers to a sudden violent movement of the earth's crust, and it is important to spell it correctly to effectively communicate its meaning.

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QUAKE Meaning and Definition

  1. Quake is a verb that refers to the sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth's surface, often as a result of seismic activity or underground movement of tectonic plates. It is characterized by the rapid release of energy in the form of seismic waves, which can cause the ground to vibrate or shake violently. Quakes can vary in intensity, from relatively minor tremors or microquakes that may go unnoticed, to more powerful and destructive earthquakes that can cause widespread damage and loss of life.

    The term "quake" can also be used as a noun to describe the actual shaking or trembling motion of the ground during an earthquake. It is commonly used to describe the physical manifestation of an earthquake event, highlighting the powerful and often terrifying nature of these natural disasters.

    Earthquakes occur all over the world, with various factors affecting their frequency and severity in different regions. The study of earthquakes and the underlying causes of seismic activity is known as seismology. Seismologists use a range of instruments and techniques to measure and monitor earthquakes, providing valuable data to understand their occurrence, predict future events, and develop strategies to mitigate their impact.

  2. • A shudder; a tremulous agitation.
    • To tremble with cold or fear; to be agitated, as the earth by internal movements; to shudder.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of QUAKE

The word "quake" comes from the Middle English term "quaken", which has Old English origins as "cwacian". This word is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kwakōną", meaning "to quake" or "to tremble".

Idioms with the word QUAKE

  • quake with sth The expression "quake with something" typically means to tremble or shake with a specific emotion or feeling. It suggests intense fear, anger, excitement, or any strong sensation that causes physical shaking.
  • quake like a leaf The idiom "quake like a leaf" means to shake or tremble intensely out of fear, anxiety, or nervousness. It conveys the image of someone experiencing such a strong emotional reaction that their entire body shakes uncontrollably, resembling the way leaves on a tree would shudder in a strong wind.
  • quake in (one's) boots The idiom "quake in (one's) boots" means to be extremely scared or fearful, to the point where one's legs shake or tremble, as if wearing boots. It describes the intense feeling of fear or anxiety that causes a physical reaction in someone.

Similar spelling words for QUAKE

Plural form of QUAKE is QUAKES

Conjugate verb Quake

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have quaked
you would have quaked
he/she/it would have quaked
we would have quaked
they would have quaked
I would have quake
you would have quake
he/she/it would have quake
we would have quake
they would have quake

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been quaking
you would have been quaking
he/she/it would have been quaking
we would have been quaking
they would have been quaking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would quake
you would quake
he/she/it would quake
we would quake
they would quake

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be quaking
you would be quaking
he/she/it would be quaking
we would be quaking
they would be quaking

FUTURE

I will quake
you will quake
he/she/it will quake
we will quake
they will quake

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be quaking
you will be quaking
he/she/it will be quaking
we will be quaking
they will be quaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have quaked
you will have quaked
he/she/it will have quaked
we will have quaked
they will have quaked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been quaking
you will have been quaking
he/she/it will have been quaking
we will have been quaking
they will have been quaking

IMPERATIVE

you quake
we let´s quake

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to quake

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was quaking
you were quaking
he/she/it was quaking
we were quaking
they were quaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

quaked

PAST PERFECT

I had quaked
you had quaked
he/she/it had quaked
we had quaked
they had quaked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been quaking
you had been quaking
he/she/it had been quaking
we had been quaking
they had been quaking

PRESENT

I quake
you quake
he/she/it quakes
we quake
they quake

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am quaking
you are quaking
he/she/it is quaking
we are quaking
they are quaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

quaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have quaked
you have quaked
he/she/it has quaked
we have quaked
they have quaked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been quaking
you have been quaking
he/she/it has been quaking
we have been quaking
they have been quaking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it quake

SIMPLE PAST

I quaked
you quaked
he/she/it quaked
we quaked
they quaked

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