Learn English – Difference between “shake”, “tremor”, “shiver”, “tremble”

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I put only four words in the title, but I know there are more. Right now I remember jerking. I know the difference between shaking and vibration. But I don't have any idea about the usage of others. It seems their meaning is almost the same but their usage is different. I heard tremor a few times when someone described a earthquake.

So could anyone explain the difference with examples?

Best Answer

They paused as they felt the slight tremor and just had time to glance at each other before the room shook so violently that he lost his balance and furniture started to fall. It was over as quickly as it had started. She was huddled on the floor trembling with fear. "Are you ok" he asked, "Try to calm down and I'll get you a drink." As he took the orange juice bottle from the upended refrigerator an started to pour, he laughed. "It says 'shake well before using' but somehow I don't think I'll need to today." He shivered as he realized just how close they had come to being under that 'fridge. Better not mention that right now.