CEFR B2

tremor

noun

Meaning

A slight earthquake or earth tremor; a shaking or vibrating, often involuntary, especially of the hands.

Examples

A slight tremor ran through the building as the train passed.
He tried to hide the tremor in his hands.

Synonyms: shake, shaking, quiver, vibration, oscillation

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tremor (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛmər/

Definition

A slight earthquake or earth tremor; a shaking or vibrating, often involuntary, especially of the hands.

Examples

A slight tremor ran through the building as the train passed.
He tried to hide the tremor in his hands.
The tremor was felt as far away as the next town.

How to Use tremor

tremor in hands (prepositional phrase): An involuntary shaking of the hands. — "She noticed a slight tremor in her hands when she tried to write."
slight tremor (collocation): A small or gentle shaking. — "A slight tremor ran through the ground."
felt a tremor (collocation): To experience the sensation of shaking or vibrating. — "Residents felt a tremor and immediately evacuated their homes."

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