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- [trem-buh l]
- /ˈtrɛm bəl/
- /ˈtrem.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trem-buh l]
- /ˈtrɛm bəl/
Definitions of tremble word
- verb without object tremble to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver. 1
- verb without object tremble to be troubled with fear or apprehension. 1
- verb without object tremble (of things) to be affected with vibratory motion. 1
- verb without object tremble to be tremulous, as light or sound: His voice trembled. 1
- noun tremble the act of trembling. 1
- noun tremble a state or fit of trembling. 1
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Origin of tremble
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English trem(b)len (v.) < Old French trembler < Vulgar Latin *tremulāre, derivative of Latin tremulus tremulous
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Parts of speech for Tremble
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tremble popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
tremble usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tremble
noun tremble
- all-overs — a general feeling of unease and nervousness throughout the body (usually preceded by the).
- appulse — a very close approach of two celestial bodies so that they are in conjunction but no eclipse or occultation occurs
- butterflies — tremors in the stomach region due to nervousness
- butterfly — A butterfly is an insect with large colourful wings and a thin body.
- cold sweat — If you are in a cold sweat, you are sweating and feel cold, usually because you are very afraid or nervous.
verb tremble
- beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
- blench — to shy away, as in fear; quail
- blow away — If you say that you are blown away by something, or if it blows you away, you mean that you are very impressed by it.
- bobble — A bobble is a small ball of material, usually made of wool, which is used for decorating clothes.
- concuss — to injure (the brain) by a violent blow, fall, etc
Top questions with tremble
- i can feel you tremble when we touch?
- what does tremble mean?
- why do dogs tremble?
- when the mountains tremble?
- why does my dog tremble?
- what does the word tremble mean?
- why do my hands tremble sometimes?
- why does my puppy tremble?
- why do small dogs tremble?
- what is tremble?
- why do i tremble when i wake up?
- i still tremble when we touch?
- what does it mean when your hands tremble?
- why do chihuahuas tremble?
- what makes a dog tremble?
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