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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 trembles word
- verb without object trembles to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver. 1
- verb without object trembles to be troubled with fear or apprehension. 1
- verb without object trembles (of things) to be affected with vibratory motion. 1
- verb without object trembles to be tremulous, as light or sound: His voice trembled. 1
- noun trembles the act of trembling. 1
- noun trembles a state or fit of trembling. 1
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Origin of trembles
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 Trembles
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trembles 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.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
trembles usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trembles
noun trembles
- 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.
- moodiness — given to gloomy, depressed, or sullen moods; ill-humored.
- excitability — (uncountable) The state of being excitable.
Top questions with trembles
- what does it mean when a dog trembles?
- dog trembles when inhaling?
- when your world trembles and quakes?
- what does it mean when your dog trembles?
- car trembles when braking?
- what does it mean when your body trembles?
- what does trembles mean?
- car trembles when idle?
- cat trembles when purring?
- cat trembles when sleeping?
- why dog trembles?
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